Mapping global trends in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell research: A bibliometric analysis using scopus...

Area of Science:

• Biomedical research
• Stem cell biology
• Regenerative medicine

Background:

• Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC) are multipotent adult cells derived from adipose tissue.
• AdMSCs are crucial in regenerative medicine and various therapeutic applications.
• Understanding global research trends is vital for advancing AdMSC studies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze global trends in AdMSC research.
• To identify key research outputs, productive regions, and funding bodies.
• To provide insights into the trajectory of AdMSC scientific exploration.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric and visual analysis of AdMSC research.
• Data extracted from the Scopus database (up to February 13, 2022).
• Analysis using Bibliometrics, R packages, and VOSviewer.

Main Results:

• 1569 documents published between 2005 and 2021.
• Average citations per document: 26.51; average citations per year: 3.347; h-index: 90.
• China led in productivity; Seoul National University was the most productive institute; National Natural Science Foundation of China was the leading funder.

Conclusions:

• A progressive increase in global research interest in AdMSC.
• AdMSC research demonstrates promising prospects for future development.
• The findings underscore the growing importance of AdMSC in scientific research.