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The schizophrenia and gut microbiota: A bibliometric and visual analysis
Chao Yang1, Xiaoxiao Lin2, Xianteng Wang3,4
1Department of Psychiatry, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|December 2, 2022
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a growing research interest in the gut microbiota and schizophrenia. Future studies should explore microbial interventions for schizophrenia treatment and pathogenesis.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Microbiology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- The gut microbiota's role in schizophrenia is increasingly recognized.
- Bibliometric analyses are crucial for understanding research trends in this field.
- This study addresses the lack of bibliometric reviews on the gut microbiota-schizophrenia association.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on the gut microbiota and schizophrenia.
- To identify current research status and future directions in this field.
Main Methods:
- Publications were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC).
- Bibliometric analysis was performed using WoSCC literature analysis tools and VOSviewer software.
Main Results:
- 162 publications from 2014 onwards show an increasing trend.
- Research involves 873 authors, 355 institutions, and 40 countries, with the US, China, and Canada leading.
- Key research areas include microbiota composition in schizophrenia, the gut-brain axis, and microbial interventions.
Conclusions:
- Research hotspots focus on microbiota composition, the gut-brain axis, and microbial interventions for schizophrenia.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the gut microbiota's role in schizophrenia pathogenesis and treatment.
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