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Ignacio Jusue-Torres1, Joshua E Mendoza2, Malcolm V Brock3
1Neurosurgery, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, USA.
Cureus
|May 14, 2020
Summary
This study identifies the 100 most-cited articles in cancer epigenetics, highlighting key contributions and influential research driving future investigations in this rapidly advancing field.
Area of Science:
- * Oncology
- * Genetics
- * Molecular Biology
Background:
- * Bibliometric analyses of cancer and genomics exist, but specific focus on cancer epigenetics is lacking.
- * Understanding foundational research is crucial for advancing cancer epigenetics.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To identify the most frequently cited articles in cancer epigenetics.
- * To pinpoint key contributions and influential research within the field.
- * To identify driving forces for future cancer epigenetics research.
Main Methods:
- * Searched the Web of Science database for articles published between 1980 and 2018.
- * Sorted articles by citation count to identify the top 100.
- * Analyzed research areas, publication years, journals, and countries of origin.
Main Results:
- * Identified 100 highly cited articles in cancer epigenetics, with over 147,000 total citations.
- * The top article received 7,124 citations, averaging 375 citations per year.
- * Most prolific publication years were 2006 and 2010; Nature was the leading journal; USA was the leading country.
Conclusions:
- * Examined the 100 most-cited articles to identify key contributions in cancer epigenetics.
- * Cancer epigenetics is a dynamic field impacting cancer screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
- * Recognizing historical contributions can guide future research directions in cancer epigenetics.
