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History and Development of ABCA1
Yang Wang1, Min Guo2, Chao-Ke Tang1
1Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.
Current Problems in Cardiology
|August 18, 2023
Summary
ATP-binding cassette protein A1 (ABCA1) is crucial for cholesterol transport and reducing tissue accumulation. Research shows ABCA1 is a hot topic, increasingly linked to cancer and cardiovascular disease research.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- ATP-binding cassette protein A1 (ABCA1) facilitates cholesterol efflux from cells.
- ABCA1 plays a vital role in preventing cholesterol deposition in tissues.
- Understanding ABCA1's role is critical for metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the historical development, current hotspots, and future trends of ABCA1 research.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the research landscape surrounding ABCA1.
- To identify emerging research directions and interdisciplinary connections for ABCA1.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of scholarly publications over the past 20 years.
- Utilizing CiteSpace software to analyze keywords and citation networks.
- Quantitative analysis of structural and temporal patterns in research output.
Main Results:
- ABCA1 research remains a highly active field.
- ABCA1 is increasingly studied in relation to cancer, indicating interdisciplinary emergence.
- Analysis identified 551 keywords and 6888 breakout citations, highlighting key research themes and impact.
Conclusions:
- ABCA1 research is dynamic and expanding into new areas like oncology.
- The study highlights the interconnectedness of ABCA1's role in cardiovascular disease and cancer.
- This bibliometric review offers insights into ABCA1's research trajectory and potential future avenues.
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