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Bibliometric analysis of calcium channel research (2010-2019)

Jingjing Shi1, Huan Wang1, Shuqing Shi2

  • 1Guanganmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences , Beijing, China.

Channels (Austin, Tex.)
|July 14, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This bibliometric analysis reveals key trends in calcium channel research from 2010-2019. It identifies leading institutions and countries, highlighting research hotspots and emerging frontiers in this vital area of study.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Calcium channels are crucial in various pathologies affecting cardiac, neurological, metabolic, and respiratory systems.
  • Decades of research exist, but a bibliometric analysis of trends and hotspots is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a bibliometric analysis of calcium channel research from 2010-2019.
  • To identify research hotspots and emerging frontier trends in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of 26,664 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (2010-2019).
  • Utilized CiteSpace 5.6 R5 for analyzing countries, institutions, authors, and research areas.

Main Results:

  • The United States and the University of California led in publications.
  • Key research hotspots included calcium channel regulation, blockers, and ryanodine receptors.
  • Emerging frontiers involved calcium channel effects on cell proliferation, gene mutation, neuropathic pain, and signaling pathways.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first visualization and analysis of hotspots and emerging trends in calcium channel research.
  • Identified leading contributors and key research areas, offering insights for future investigations.

Keywords:
Bibliometriccalcium channelcitespacevisual analysis

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