# Imidacloprid affects human cells through mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress

*PRI Rank #13 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect Pest Control Strategies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #13 |
| 18m citations | 26 |
| Journal | The Science of The Total Environment |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175422 |
| Corresponding authors | Jing You |
| Institution | Jiaying University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect Pest Control Strategies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-pest-control-strategies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175422](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175422)

## Topics

imidacloprid · mitochondrial dysfunction · oxidative stress · human cells · Neonicotinoids · reactive oxygen species · mitochondrial membrane potential · ATP production · cytotoxicity · apoptosis · cellular respiration · antioxidant defense

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect Pest Control Strategies Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-pest-control-strategies/2026. Accessed 2026-07-22.

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