Natural products as novel anti-obesity agents: insights into mechanisms of action and potential for therapeutic management

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Role of pancreatic lipase inhibition in obesity treatment: mechanisms and challenges towards current insights and future directions

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Advancements and Challenges in Stem Cell Transplantation for Regenerative Medicine

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Chronic Use of Artificial Sweeteners: Pros and Cons

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Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids in Dermatological Practice: A Comprehensive Clinical and Legal Review

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Theabrownins from dark tea: formation, gut microbiota-mediated biotransformation, health benefits, and potential in functional food applications

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Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: One Health Perspective

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Anti-obesity effects of a standardized ethanol extract of Eisenia bicyclis by regulating the AMPK signaling pathway in 3T3-L1 cells and HFD-induced mice

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The effect of quercetin on adipogenesis, lipolysis, and apoptosis in 3T3‐L1 adipocytes: The role of SIRT1 pathways

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Metabolic Syndrome and Biotherapeutic Activity of Dairy (Cow and Buffalo) Milk Proteins and Peptides: Fast Food-Induced Obesity Perspective—A Narrative Review

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Exploiting Spinach‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Anti‐Obesity Therapy Through Lipid Accumulation Inhibition

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Development of Novel N-Acylhydrazone Derivatives with High Anti-obesity Activity and Improved Safety by Exploring the Pharmaceutical Properties of Aldehyde Group

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Deciphering the potential of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf as an anti-obesity agent: phytochemical profiling, in vivo evaluations and molecular docking studies

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Zebrafish navigating the metabolic maze: insights into human disease – assets, challenges and future implications

Yashaswini, C., Kiran, N. S., & Chatterjee, A. (2024) · Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders · doi:10.1007/s40200-024-01539-8 · Cited by 12

Molecular insights into herbal medicines for the treatment of metabolic associated Steatohepatitis

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Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects of Anti-Obesity Medications in Non-Diabetic Adults: A Systematic Review

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Pectolinarigenin and its derivatives: Bridging the gap between chemical properties and pharmacological applications

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Natural Lipase Inhibitors in Recent Years: A Review

Bülbül, M., & Çokdinleyen, S. (2024) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202401091 · Cited by 10

Mechanistic insights into the anti-obesity actions of coumarins: Therapeutic potential and future directions

Mustafa, Y. F. (2025) · Obesity Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.obmed.2025.100620 · Cited by 10

Modulation of adiposity and adipocyte inflammation by methanol extracts of Alpinia calcarata leaf in high-fat-diet induced-obese mice: Involvement of COX-2 and PPAR-γ

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Diverse Therapeutic Potentials of Hypericin: An In-Depth Review

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Current insights on the effects of medicinal plants in the management of obesity and infectious diseases: An update from 2020

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A Review of the Potential Health Benefits of Nigella sativa on Obesity and Its Associated Complications

Adam, S. H., Abu, I. F., Kamal, D. A. M., Febriza, A., Kashim, M. I. A. M., & Mokhtar, M. H. (2023) · Plants · doi:10.3390/plants12183210 · Cited by 14

Unraveling the Anti-Obesity Potential of Luteolin: Mechanistic Insights

SHARMA, A. K., Kaur, G., Kaur, A., & Devi, S. (2024) · Current Nutrition & Food Science · doi:10.2174/0115734013307906240407093309 · Cited by 8

The Strong Inhibition of Pancreatic Lipase by Selected Indonesian Medicinal Plants as Anti-Obesity Agents

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The Impact of Coenzyme Q10 on Cognitive Dysfunction, Antioxidant Defense, Cholinergic Activity, and Hippocampal Neuronal Damage in Monosodium Glutamate-Induced Obesity

Erfanmanesh, Z., Edalatmanesh, M. A., & Mokhtari, M. (2025) · Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research · doi:10.5812/ijpr-157068 · Cited by 7

Lipid‐lowering effect of mangiferin through the inhibition of pancreatic lipase activity

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Patulin Ameliorates Hypertrophied Lipid Accumulation and Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response by Modulating Mitochondrial Respiration

Hong, S., Park, S. K., Lee, J., Park, S. H., Kim, Y., Park, J., Yu, S., & Lee, Y. G. (2023) · Antioxidants · doi:10.3390/antiox12091750 · Cited by 7

AMPK-Mediated Hypolipidemic Effects of a Salvia miltiorrhiza and Paeonia lactiflora Mixed Extract on High-Fat Diet-Induced Liver Triglyceride Accumulation: An In Vivo and In Vitro Study

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Nanoparticle-Delivered Rutin Prevents Metabolic and Oxidative Imbalance in Obesity Triggered by a High-Fat Diet: In Vivo and In Silico Studies

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The protective effect of crawfish chitosan on the reproductive performance of obese male rats

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Phytoactives for Obesity Management: Integrating Nanomedicine for Its Effective Delivery

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Synergistic Anti-Obesity Effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Q180 and Phaeodactylum tricornutum (CKDB-322) in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice

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β-Sitosterol targets the gut–brain–clock axis to ameliorate circadian disruption and metabolic dysfunction: A herb–pharmacomicrobiomic perspective

Ganamurali, N., & Sabarathinam, S. (2025) · Chronobiology International · doi:10.1080/07420528.2025.2568586 · Cited by 5

Identifying edible plants with high anti-obesity potential: In vitro inhibitory effect against pancreatic lipase followed by bioactive compound metabolomic screening

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Alchornea cordifolia leaf-extract ameliorates bisphenol A-induced obesity in male Wistar rats

Agboola, A. R., Itam, A. H., Ekeleme, C. M., Agwupuye, E. I., Ahmed, Z. O., Igiakong, G. P., Agbor, G. B., Abubakar, A. N., Adamu, Z., David‐Oku, E., et al. (2025) · Clinical Phytoscience · doi:10.1186/s40816-024-00389-4 · Cited by 5

The role of plant-derived compounds in anti-obesity drug discovery: A molecular perspective

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Obesity and Natural Products: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Potential, and Future Directions

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Harnessing the Potential of Helinus integrifolius in Cosmeceutical Research: Toward Sustainable Natural Cosmetics

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Regulatory effects of yam (Dioscorea opposita Thunb.) glycoprotein on energy metabolism in C2C12 and 3T3-L1 cells and on crosstalk between these two cells

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Synergistic Fat-Reducing Effect of Deoxycholic Acid and Rhein in Lipid-Based Nanoparticles with Reduced Toxicity for Obesity Treatment

Hsu, C., Huang, T., Lin, Z., Chen, C., Hwang, E., Chen, W.-J., & Fang, J. (2024) · International Journal of Nanomedicine · doi:10.2147/ijn.s494416 · Cited by 4

Role of Microneedles for Improved Treatment of Obesity: Progress and Challenges

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Nutraceuticals enhanced by nanotechnology: A new frontier for obesity treatment

Balusamy, S. R., Vijayalakshmi, S., Sumathi, S., Huq, M. A., Nag, S., Mohanto, S., Sukweenadhi, J., Oh, D. H., & Perumalsamy, H. (2025) · Process Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.procbio.2025.05.021 · Cited by 4

Disulfiram-Loaded Nanoparticles Inhibit Long-Term Proliferation on Preadipocytes

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Nanocarrier-enabled delivery of natural antiobesity agents

Chung, Y.-K., Hsu, C., Wang, Y., Tran, T. T. P., Alalaiwe, A. S., & Fang, J. Y. (2025) · Nanomedicine · doi:10.1080/17435889.2025.2534328 · Cited by 5

Anti-obesity effect of unsaponifiable matter from hemp seed in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and high-fat diet-induced obese mice

Kwon, Y., Kim, U., Han, S. B., Park, S., Lee, J. S., Heo, H., Jeon, H.-J., Lee, D., Suh, J. H., & Sung, J. (2025) · Food & Function · doi:10.1039/d5fo02231b · Cited by 3

Capsaicin camphor and caffeic acid reduce adipogenesis and promote lipolysis with TRPV1 involvement

Ali, U., Wasner, F., Fan, J., Wabitsch, M., & Gregureć, D. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-31073-3 · Cited by 3

Randomised, double-blind, parallel group comparison of Ashitaba ( Angelica Keiskei ) chalcone effects on visceral fat areas and waist circumference of overweight persons

Watanabe, N., Inoue, K., Hara, H., Midorikawa, M., Ohta, M., & Ohkura, N. (2024) · International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition · doi:10.1080/09637486.2024.2334070 · Cited by 3

The unfolded features on the synchronized fashion of gut microbiota and Drynaria rhizome against obesity via integrated pharmacology

Oh, K., Yoon, S. J., Song, S. H., Park, J. H., Kim, J. S., Kim, M. J., Kim, D. J., & Suk, K. T. (2024) · Food Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140616 · Cited by 4

Mitigation of Insulin Resistance, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Metabolic Abnormalities by Bavachalcone in High-Fat/High-Fructose Diet-Fed Rats

Yin, J. (2025) · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research · doi:10.5530/ijper.20257230 · Cited by 2

The metabolic and anti-adiposity effects of oral Copaiba-oil supplementation are influenced by sex and obesity

Guareschi, Z. M. N. D. C., Urrutia, M. A. D., Daudt, B. M., Siqueira, B. S., Ceglarek, V. M., Santos, M. E. D., & Grassiolli, S. (2025) · Nutrivisa Revista de Nutrição e Vigilância em Saúde · doi:10.52521/nutrivisa.v12i1.14328 · Cited by 3

Cis-vaccenic acid exhibits an anti-obesity effect by regulating food intake and lipid metabolism in mammals

Wen, Y., Zhang, R., Xie, J., Wan, A., Mei, S., Xie, J., Lei, S., Xia, Q., & Wang, G. (2025) · Journal of Functional Foods · doi:10.1016/j.jff.2025.106958 · Cited by 5

Effects of Ecklonia stolonifera Extract on Metabolic Dysregulation in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice

Cho, S. Y., Choi, J. S., & Jung, U. J. (2024) · Journal of Medicinal Food · doi:10.1089/jmf.2023.k.0252 · Cited by 3

Effects of NET-2201 (Capsicum chinense L. cv.) on brown adipose tissue activation and white adipose tissue browning in high-fat-diet-induced obese mice

Han, Y.-Y., Jo, H.-N., Kim, B., Lee, J. S., Kim, J. M., Ryu, D.-H., Kim, D.-H., Park, C.-S., Kang, B., & Lee, Y.-W. (2024) · Food Science and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s10068-024-01692-z · Cited by 3

Antioxidants and Obesity

Sood, P., Kaur, G., Thapa, K., Sharma, K., & Sindhu, R. K. (2024) · Antioxidants · doi:10.1002/9781394270576.ch13 · Cited by 3

Obesity epidemic in European countries: from an unaddressed risk factor to a medicalized disease?

Garattini, L., & Fattore, G. (2024) · The European Journal of Health Economics · doi:10.1007/s10198-024-01752-5 · Cited by 2

Açaí seed extract mitigates intestinal and hypothalamic alterations in obese mice

Arnoso, B. J. D. M., de Araújo, C. A., Ramundo, G. D., de Bem, G. F., Ognibene, D. T., Fontes-Dantas, F. L., Martins, B. C., Daleprane, J. B., de Souza, M. O., Resende, Â. C., et al. (2025) · Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.mce.2025.112574 · Cited by 2

Evidence-Based Supplementation Strategies for Wrestlers: A Systematic Review

Díaz, M. C., Martínez, A. P., Zare, R., Redha, A. A., & Forbes, S. C. (2025) · Current Nutrition Reports · doi:10.1007/s13668-025-00672-x · Cited by 2

Emerging Nanonutraceuticals against Obesity

Ni, L., Peng, M., Liang, Y., Ye, X., Zheng, H., Guo, D., Yang, L., Li, X., & Chen, R. (2025) · Small Science · doi:10.1002/smsc.202500116 · Cited by 3

Dietary Intake of Phytochemicals, Gut Microbiota, and Appetite Control

Al‐Dujaili, E. A. S. (2025) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu17162646 · Cited by 2

In Silico and In Vivo Hepatorenal Protective Effect of Chitosan-loaded Chrysin Nanoparticles in Obese Rats

Omar, T. Y., Al-mosaidyyen, S. M., Mohammed, E. N., Saied, N. A., Ayman, F. A., Khalil, J. K., Shawoush, A. M. A., & Mohamed, A. S. (2025) · Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry · doi:10.2174/0115680266388484250807033921 · Cited by 2

Anti-Obesity, Lipid-Lowering, and Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects of CB-02 in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice

Hiep, H. L., Bang, P. V., Nhan, N. D., Ngan, N. H., To, D. C., Dung, N. V., & Phu, L. H. (2025) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules30183678 · Cited by 2

Neoshirakia japonica (Siebold & Zucc.) Esser [Euphorbiaceae] fruit suppresses obesity and obesity-induced inflammation in adipocytes, macrophages, and obese mice

Lee, E., Park, J., & Nam, J. (2025) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2025.1647343 · Cited by 2

Gene expression profiling of KLF4 and KLF5 in visceral adipose tissue of obese women: insights into adipogenic and metabolic regulation

Muhi, D. J., Murad, M. M., Panahi, G., Mahmoudabadi, H. Z., Emamgholipour, S., & Nowrouzi, A. (2025) · Lipids in Health and Disease · doi:10.1186/s12944-025-02734-z · Cited by 2

Ailanthus excelsa’s lipid-modulating potential through PPAR and PI3K-Akt pathways: insights from system biology approach and 3T3-L1 adipocyte studies

Gudasi, S., Patil, M. B., Gharge, S., & Khatib, N. A. (2025) · Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics · doi:10.1007/s13721-025-00622-1 · Cited by 2

Recent advances in saponin-lipase-microbiota triad effect on obesity management, a comprehensive review

Abdelfattah, M. S., Fouad, M. A., El-Ahmady, S. H., & Farag, M. A. (2025) · European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.ejmech.2025.118363 · Cited by 2

Protective effects of Bambusa vulgaris leaves extract on high-fat diet-induced MASLD: insights from in silico and in vivo study

Sarkar, S., Das, S., Ghosh, A., Goswami, R. C. D., & Choudhuri, D. (2026) · 3 Biotech · doi:10.1007/s13205-026-04735-w · Cited by 2

Phytochemicals and Obesity: A mini Review from the Dietary Phytochemical Index Perspective

Toprak, K., Yıldırım, Z., Kaplan, D. N., Şentürk, G., & Şanlıer, N. (2026) · Current Nutrition Reports · doi:10.1007/s13668-026-00763-3 · Cited by 2

Ovothiol-A Mitigates High-Fat Diet-Induced Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Rats

Arafa, N. H., Shehata, M. R., & Mohamed, A. S. (2024) · Current Bioactive Compounds · doi:10.2174/0115734072272429231106090645 · Cited by 2

Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of unsaponifiable matter from okra seed in diabetic rats

Seo, D.-Y., Kim, N., Jeon, A., Kwon, J., Baek, I., Shin, E., Lee, J., & Kim, Y. (2024) · Nutrition Research and Practice · doi:10.4162/nrp.2024.18.3.345 · Cited by 2

Ascochlorin Attenuates the Early Stage of Adipogenesis via the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway and Inhibits High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obesity in Mice

Yu, M.-H., Jeong, Y., Son, S. W., Kwon, S. Y., Song, K., Son, H.-S., Jeon, E. J., & Chang, Y. (2024) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms251810226 · Cited by 2

Vine Tea Extract (VTE) Inhibits High-Fat Diet-Induced Adiposity: Evidence of VTE’s Anti-Obesity Effects In Vitro and In Vivo

Lim, W., Choi, S., Kim, J., Baek, K.-S., Park, M., Lee, G., & Lim, T. (2024) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms252212042 · Cited by 2

Crude Extract and Solvent-Partitioned Fractions of the Halophyte Atriplex gmelinii Inhibit Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes

Lee, J. I., Oh, J. H., Kong, C., & Seo, Y. (2023) · Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research · doi:10.15429/jkomor.2023.23.2.69 · Cited by 1

UPLC-QTOF-MS characterized, herbal medicine, pancogrit modulates NF-κB and JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathways in cell-based model of TNF-α dependent acute pancreatitis

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