Volume & Issue: Articles in Press

Original Research Article

The effect of cynaropicrin, a sesquiterpene lactone, on the migratory properties of triple-negative breast cancer cells and the underlying mechanisms

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 April 2025

Meriana Barreto Amaral; Hamad Ali Hamad; Soumya V Menon; Mandeep Kaur; G V Sivaprasad; Wesam R. Kadhum; Subasini Uthirapathy; Muhammad Ikram Ullah; Mohammed Abed Jawad; Yasser Fakri Mustafa


Review Article

Therapeutic potential of polyphenols in managing thalassemia: A comprehensive review

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 May 2025

Sajad Jamali; Behzad Jamali; Marjan Golabi; Mehdi Rostami; Zahra Yousefi; Reza Dabbaghipour; Nahid Eskandari; Behrooz Ghezelbash; Sercan Karav; Amir Hossein Sahebkar


Original Research Article

Immunosuppressant activity and morphological changes in Leishmania amazonensis treated with extracts from seeds of Lonchocarpus cultratus

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 May 2025

Fernanda Weyand Banhuk; Izabela Virgínia Staffen; Fernanda Tomiotto-Pellissier; Bruna Taciane da Silva Bortoleti; Wander Rogério Pavanelli; Thaís Soprani Ayala; Rafael Andrade Menolli


Review Article

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects of crocin, a bioactive constituent of saffron, in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases with a focus on molecular mechanisms: A systematic review

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 May 2025

Zahra Tayarani-Najaran; Elham Hadipour; Shirin Ramazani; Leyli Taghizadeh; Elham Ramazani


Original Research Article

Herbal adjuvant therapy with a combination of Green Tea, Persian Borage, and Purslane to reduce antipsychotic-induced weight gain in Schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 May 2025

Hamideh Naghibi; mohammad reza fayyazi bordbar; Mahdi Yousefi; Majid Khadem-Rezaiyan; mohammad reza ghanbarzadeh; seyed kazem farahmand; Roshanak Salari


Evaluation of the effect of trans sodium crocetinate and crocetin on reperfusion injury in acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 May 2025

Ghazaleh Elahabadi; Arash Gholoobi; Javad Ramezani; Ali Eshraghi; Reza Javidi Dasht bayaz; Vahid Ghavami; Majid Sezavar Dokht Farough; Amirhooshang Mohamadpoor; Hossein Hosseinzadeh


Short communication

Evaluating the effects of standardized hydroalcoholic extract of oat grains (Avena sativa L.) capsules as an adjunctive treatment on allergic rhinitis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 May 2025

Farzad Nasrpour Tahouneh; Mehdi Ansari Dogaheh; Fariba Sharififar; Fatemeh Dabaghzadeh; Nasrin Bazargan; Sarehossadat Ebrahimi; Tania Dehesh; Faraz Ahmad


Review Article

Impact of flavonoid-rich herbal medicines on idiopathic heavy menstrual bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 May 2025

Marzieh Qaraaty; Ayesheh Enayati; maedeh rezghi; Abdolhalim Rajabi; Mojgan Tansaz; Masoud Mohammadi; Amirhossein Sahebkar


Short communication

The therapeutic potential of Ziziphus jujuba in colorectal cancer: An in-vitro study

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 May 2025

Ghazaleh Pourali; Mehrdad Moetamani-Ahmadi; Maryam Alaei; Hamid Fiuji; Dr. Mina Maftooh; Majid Khazaei; Gordon A. A. Ferns; Seyed Mahdi Hasanian Mehr; Amir Avan


Original Research Article

Panax notoginseng flower extract ameliorates chronic unpredictable mild stress -induced depression-like behaviors in mice by reducing neuroinflammation

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 June 2025

feiya ZHU ZHU; jiayu XIE XIE; yang ZHAO ZHAO; Yiting WANG WANG; Motlalepula Gilbert Matsabisa Matsabisa; Minke TANG TANG


Study of Royal Jelly effect on serum levels of IL-4, TNF- α, TGF-B, and IFN-γ in multiple sclerosis patients in comparison with Omega-3; A double-blind, randomized, clinical trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 June 2025

Nastaran Majdinasab; Ali Aghaei; Amir Siahpoosh; Rezvan Motamedi; seyed ahmad hosseini; Alireza Malayeri


Nordihydroguaiaretic acid attenuates TNFα-dependent intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells via targeting TNFα-PI3K-NF-κB-ICAM1 pathway

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 June 2025

Tapan Kumar Mukherjee; Parth Malik; Raj Singh; Vishal Patel; Raman Kumar


Wortmannin exhibits anticancer activity in oral cancer cell line by targeting PI3K, AKT and mTOR pathway

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 June 2025

GAURI M. KUMBHAR; Poonam Suryawanshi; VAIBHAV SUNIL LADKE


Combination therapy with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation and propolis improves streptozotocin-induced kidney injury in diabetic rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 June 2025

Fatemeh Salami; sara Hosseinian; Elahe Mahdi pour; samira shahraki; Mohammad Hossein Rigi; zahra Samadi Noshahr; Hossein Hosseinzadeh; Abolfazl Khajavirad


Rice bran oil ameliorates the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in male Wistar rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 June 2025

Md Shaki Mostaid; Md Ashik Miah; Mafuja Akter Sathi; Md Golam Hasib; Muktadiur Rahman; Nabila Mahmud; Manik Shill; Hasan Mahmud Reza; Murad Hossain; Muhammed Mahfuzur Rahman


Review Article

A systematic review of the biological effects of resveratrol on venous thromboembolism

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 June 2025

Hasan Momeni; Fatemeh Shirvani-Farsani; Iraj Baratpour; Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani; Catherine Mary Turner Sherwin


Short communication

Almond for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease: A randomized clinical trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 29 June 2025

Mohsen Mohajeri; Fataneh Hashem-Dabaghian; Shima Raeesi; Somaye Mahroozade


Original Research Article

Evaluation of the monotherapy effect of crocin on mild-to-moderate diabetic retinopathy: A randomized clinical trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 July 2025

Sayed Ahmad Mohajeri


Evaluation of nano-curcumin oral formulation efficacy in prevention of chemotherapy-induced adverse reactions in metastatic colorectal cancer patients

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 July 2025

Mahdi Jannati Yazadan Abad; Abolghasem Allahyari; Mostafa Kamandi; Omid Arasteh; Mehdi Varmaghani; Hedyieh Karbasforooshan; Mahmoud Reza Jaafari; Hamidreza Kheradmand; Abolfazl Eftekhari; Sepideh Elyasi


Suppressive effect of lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm. f.) extract toward pro-tumor immune response in DMBA-induced carcinogenesis mouse

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 July 2025

Wira Eka Putra; Chalissa Nuruzzulfa; Dea Esaayu Mahabella; Ramdhani Faradilla Intania Nuraıda; Arief Hıdayatullah; Muhaimin Rifa’i


Allium saralicum M. Fritsch extract improves cognitive function in male rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes cognitive impairment

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 July 2025

Leila Karimi-Zandi; Shima Mohammadi; Parviz Dousti Kataj


Review Article

Possible therapeutic effects of Plantago major in women with high menstrual bleeding: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 July 2025

Mohammad Reza Khazdair; Majid Kianmehr


Original Research Article

The modulatory role of 6-gingerol-rich portion of ginger on brain oxidative stress, inflammation and neurotransmission in chronic unpredicted mild stress-induced depressed male Wistar rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 July 2025

Maryam Tayo Ayinla; Abraham Olufemi Asuku


Antioxidant efficacy of Cotoneaster nummularius in phenylhydrazine-induced hyperbilirubinemia: A rat model study

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 July 2025

Faezeh Valipour; Akbar Safipour Afshar; Mohammad Azadbakht; Hamidreza Mohammadi; Rahele Zhiani


Review Article

Kombucha tea in cancer care: A review of its anti-cancer potential and role in integrative oncology

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 July 2025

Maryam Sarshar; Leyla Azmayesh; Faeze Khoshhal; Samira Kabudani; Meysam Beyrami; Majid Rajabian; Maryam Moradi-Binabaj; fereshteh asgharzadeh


Pomegranate juice consumption and lipid profile: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 July 2025

Fatemeh ghaemi; maryam emadzadeh; wael almahmeed; Tannaz Jamialahmadi; Sercan Karav; Amir Hossein Sahebkar


Original Research Article

The effect of training and Tribulus terrestris extract on the antioxidant system and telomere functional markers in the liver tissue of rats exposed to stanozolol

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 July 2025

najme kiani; Seyyed ali Hosseini; Jamshid banai; Saeed Keshavarz


Phytochemical profiling and anti-obesity potential of the methanol extract of Carica papaya ripe fruit peel

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 August 2025

Rimsha Ahsan; Kanwal Ashiq; Shafiq Ali Shah; Muhammad Zaeem Ahsan; Shafiullah Shafiullah; Maryam Ashraf; Ishafaq Bukhari


Protective effect of pomegranate seed oil against lead acetate-induced toxicity on the hippocampus and bone marrow in rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 August 2025

Mohaddeseh Sadat Alavi; azar Hosseini; Fereshte Torabi; Mitra Rayati banadkooki; Zahra Taghadosi; Mohammad Taher Boroushaki


Review Article

The efficacy of Hypericum perforatum L. for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 August 2025

leila bozorgian; saeed ghanbari; Javad Mottaghipisheh; Maryam Zahedian; Parvin Abedi; Solmaz mohammadi


Original Research Article

A preliminary pilot study of the effect of oatmeal and oxygen–ozone (O2-O3) administrations on NRF2 pathway-related antioxidants after intense exercise

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 August 2025

Sadegh Abbasian; Zohreh Mortezae; Mahsa Kargar Moghadam; Hamid Moghavemi; Hamed Ameri Afzadi; Mahboobeh Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar; Mohammad Ali Sardar


The effect of curcumin and piperine co-supplementation on glycemic indices in prediabetes: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 August 2025

Hossein Ghazaee; Amirhossein Sahebkar; Zahra Mazloum Khorasani; Maryam Emadzadeh


Short communication

Crocin mitigates colistin-induced toxicity in HEK-293 cells through anti-oxidant and antiapoptotic mechanisms

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 August 2025

Bibi Marjan Razavi; Majid Keshavarzi; Sina Dorostkar; Hossein Hosseinzadeh; Mahboubeh Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar


Original Research Article

A clinical study on Clitoria ternatea tea therapy to manage diabetic distress in people with type 2 diabetes

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 August 2025

Vadivel MANI; Ramya Badrachalam; Brindha S; Muninathan N; Sangeeta Chandrashekar; Nisha K; Swapna Dileep Garikimukkala; Sadhana Undru


Comparison of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract and hydrochlorothiazide as adjuncts to Valsartan in managing hypertension in type 2 diabetic nephropathy: A randomized clinical trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 August 2025

Hassan Mirzaei; Ayesheh Enayati; Maryam Kiani; Somayeh Ghorbani; Gokhan Zengin; Saeid Amirkhanlou


Rhizophora apiculata extracts improved memory function through inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and oxidative stress in scopolamine-induced memory deficits in rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 August 2025

Annie Mande; Malothu Narender; Chakravarthi Guntupalli; Kakarla Ramakrishna; Sathish Kumar Konidala


Vitex agnus-castus extract improved the endocrine profile and important gene expression in rat ovaries with polycystic ovary syndrome

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 September 2025

Mahtab Abbaszadeh; Gholamali Jelodar; Saeed Hossainzadeh; Azam Salmani


Short communication

Oren-gedoku-to suppresses hypothalamic adenosine 5′-monophosphate-activated protein kinase activity and olanzapine-induced hyperglycemia

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 September 2025

Yuna Kusakabe; Yasuyoshi Ishiwata; Masashi Nagata


Original Research Article

Lycopene suppresses α-cypermethrin nephrotoxicity: An insight into its modulatory effect on oxidative stress-mediated pro-inflammation, DNA damage and caspase apoptosis in Wistar rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 September 2025

Hany Elsawy; nourah almulhim; manal alfwuaires; azza أا sedky


Short communication

Therapeutic effects of Zataria multiflora Boiss. extract-loaded chitosan nanoparticles against asthma in rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 September 2025

najmeh parvaz; Mahboubeh Mirhosseini; Saeideh Saadat; fatemeh Amin; Leila Etemad


Original Research Article

Hepatoprotective effects of cinnamaldehyde against high-fat diet-induced liver damage

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 September 2025

Reyhane Farmani; Mehran Hosseini; ُSamaneh Nakhaee; Zomorrod Ataie; Khadijeh Farrokhfall


Evaluation of the preventive effect of intravenous trans-sodium crocetinate followed by oral crocetin on contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing coronary angioplasty: A randomized placebo-controlled triple-blind clinical trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 September 2025

Sofia Salari; AmirHooshang Mohammadpour; Arash Gholoobi; Vahid Ghavami; Javad Ramezani; Ali Eshraghi; Hossein Hosseinzadeh


Effect of hydroalcoholic extracts of Quercus brantii and Salvia officinalis on the expression of wound healing and anti-inflammatory factors in human fibroblast cells

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 September 2025

Vahid Hasanvand; Mahnaz Kestami; Elham Hoveizi; Hossein Zhaleh


Review Article

Effect of flaxseed oil supplementation on lipid profile in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 September 2025

Maryam Ahmadi-khorram; Alireza Hatami; Alireza Takhttavous; Mohsen Mohammadi-Sartang; Reza Rahmanian; Sareh Dashti; Mohsen Nematy


Effect of pomegranate seed supplementation on cardiometabolic parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 September 2025

Mostafa shahraki jazinaki; Hossein Bahari; Mohammad Reza Shadmand Foumani Moghadam; Mohammad Safarian


Impact of green tea on obesity-related hormones in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 October 2025

Sahar Ghoflchi; Hossein Hosseini; Sajad Rafiee; Ghader Babaei; Majid Effati; Mahdieh Aliyari; Reyhane Ghayour vatanparast; Masoud Imani; Masoumeh Rajabibazl


Original Research Article

Evaluation of the effects of Asparagus racemosus extract (ARova5X) supplementation on postmenopausal discomfort

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 October 2025

Kumar Guru Mishra; Nabnita Patnaik; Adityananda Mohapatra; Nihar Ranjhan Pradhan


Review Article

Synergistic effects of herbal extracts and nanoparticles in skin damage repair: A comprehensive review

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 October 2025

Somaieh Sabzali; Seifollah Bahramikia; kiana Shahzamani


Effectiveness of propolis as a pulp preservation material in vital pulp therapies: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 October 2025

Mohsen Yazdanian; Mahdi Hadilou; Samira Hajisadeghi; Dara Fazlzade


Original Research Article

Protective effects auraptene alone and in combination with estradiol on intestine injury induced by traumatic brain injury in male rats: The role of oxidative stress

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 October 2025

Zakieh Keshavarzi; Azadeh Seyedjoodaki; Ahmad Vosughi Motlagh; Amirreza Afshari; Fatemeh Maghool; Sedigheh Amiresmaili


Short communication

Ginger supplementation in children with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 October 2025

Mahsa Bozorgvar; Abbas Akhgari; Abdolreza Malek; Motahareh Boozari; Zahra Abbasi-shaye; Hossein Shahdadi Sardou; ZINAT HEIDARI


Original Research Article

Multi-target healing mechanisms of Hippobroma longiflora for diabetic wounds: A comprehensive network pharmacology study, molecular docking, and experimental insights

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 October 2025

Happy Elda Murdiana; Retno Murwanti; nanang Fakhrudin; Hernawan Hernawan; Zullies Ikawati


Review Article

Anti-inflammation and antioxidant potentials of Avicennia plants: A systematic review

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 October 2025

FATHIA KESUMA DINANTI; MARSETYAWAN SOESATYO; JAJAH FACHIROH; ARY SETYA HERNANDA; BENNY DIAH MADUSARI; MAE SRI HARTATI WAHYUNINGSIH


Original Research Article

Is opium use a predictor factor for major adverse cardiovascular events in coronary angiography patients?

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 October 2025

Mahboobe Rafati; Mohammad Reza Khazdair; Seyyed Ali Moezi; Toba Kazemi; Nahid Azdaki; Ehsan Shirvani


Attenuation of diabetes linked testicular co-morbidity by Aloe vera: A dose-dependent transection study

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 October 2025

Dibya Pal; Sukriti Hazra; Puja Das; Debidas Ghosh


Original Research Article

Protective effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) hydro-alcoholic extract against paraquat-induced reproductive toxicity in mice

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 October 2025

Shima Pedarpoor Vajargah; Farah Farokhi; Abbas Sadeghi


Evaluation of anti-gonadal activity of chloroform fraction of Thevetia peruviana leaves in male albino rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 October 2025

Prabir Mondal; Sayandev Midya; Parag Ranjita Bera; Chhanda Mallick Mukherjee


Urolithin A safeguards against diabetes-induced pathospermia and embryotoxicity in rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 October 2025

Haddadi-Salmasi Reza; Ahmad Gharekhani; Ali Shalizar-Jalali; Gholamreza Najafi


Short communication

Clinical and laboratory findings in patients with castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) poisoning referred to Imam Reza hospital in northeast of Iran, from April 2015 to March 2020

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 October 2025

Mohammad Moshiri; Yeganeh Ramazani; Nilofar Akhgari; Bita Dadpour; Leila Etemad


Original Research Article

The effect of curcumin-piperine supplementation on liver transient elastography and biochemical indices in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlled trial

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 October 2025

Sahar Rafiee; Mohammad Bagherniya; Ziba Khoram; Amrollah Ebrahimi Varzaneh; Zahra Heidari; Thozhukat Sathyapalan; Amir Hossein Sahebkar; Gholamreza Askari


Review Article

Moringa oleifera: A promising candidate for managing metabolic syndrome

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 November 2025

Amir Hossein Sahebkar; Mahboobeh Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar


Original Research Article

Therapeutic effects of Asafoetida (Ferula foetida oleo-gum-resin) on lung function tests, clinical symptoms, and blood parameters in asthmatic patients

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 November 2025

Vida Hojati


Review Article

South Korean medicinal plants and their isolated phytocompounds for the management of diabetes mellitus

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 November 2025

Patrick Brice Defo Deeh; Yeo Jinhee; Hye-Yong Kim; Kiseok Han; Myeong-Hyeon Wang


Original Research Article

Dorema aucheri extract for reducing oxidative stress and kidney injuries in diabetic rats

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 November 2025

Sanaz Dastghaib; Alireza Raeisi,; Farhad Koohpeyma; Morvarid Siri; Hediye Fahandezh Saadi; Forough Saki; Golrokh Bahmani; Pardis Negaresh; Mesbah Shams