Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies is a research topic within Pharmacology. Science Explorer counts 8.2k research works in it since 1950. 18.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the ethnopharmacological uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties of Phyllanthus species, particularly Phyllanthus amarus and Phyllanthus niruri. The research covers a wide range of topics including antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory activities, as well as the isolation and synthesis of bioactive compounds such as lignans, bergenin, and corilagin.
- Phyllanthus
- phytochemistry
- pharmacology
- antioxidant
- hepatoprotective
- anti-inflammatory
- lignans
- bergenin
- corilagin
- total synthesis
- Research works
- 8.2k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.5k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 18.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +44% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies research?
By volume, India and China publish the most (409 and 379 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 India 409 works
- 2 China 379 works
- 3 Brazil 154 works
- 4 Indonesia 108 works
- 5 Nigeria 88 works
- 6 United States 65 works
- 7 Türkiye 62 works
- 8 Egypt 53 works
- 9 Vietnam 45 works
- 10 Saudi Arabia 44 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies research?
By volume in 2022–2025, King Saud University publishes the most Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies research, followed by Saveetha University and Nelson Mandela University.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 King Saud UniversitySaudi Arabia 13 works
- 2 Saveetha UniversityIndia 12 works
- 3 Nelson Mandela UniversitySouth Africa 9 works
- 4 Ilia State UniversityGeorgia 8 works
- 5 Universitas Sumatera UtaraIndonesia 8 works
- 6 State Museum of Natural History KarlsruheGermany 8 works
- 7 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 8 works
- 8 Bharathidasan UniversityIndia 7 works
- 9 Shenyang Pharmaceutical UniversityChina 7 works
- 10 Tribhuvan UniversityNepal 6 works
Who are the leading researchers in Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies include Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira.
- 1 Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira Portugal 1.5k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies research done?
The largest centres of Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Chennai (India), Guangzhou (China) and New Delhi (India).
Where is the best place to study Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies?
Among universities, judged by research, King Saud University, Saveetha University and Nelson Mandela University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Saud UniversitySaudi Arabia | 66.5 | 34.4% | 7.0× | 13 | +77.4% |
| 2 | Saveetha UniversityIndia | 46.1 | 29.1% | 6.0× | 12 | — |
| 3 | Nelson Mandela UniversitySouth Africa | 31.3 | 0.0% | 41.7× | 9 | — |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 44% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2024. The fastest-growing topics are Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies.
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