Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Stem Cell Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Area of Science:

• Regenerative Medicine
• Urology
• Andrology

Background:

• Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent male condition impacting health.
• Stem cell therapy (SCT) is emerging as a promising treatment for ED.
• Understanding research trends in SCT for ED is crucial for advancing the field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction.
• To identify development trends and research frontiers in SCT for ED.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric and visualization analysis of publications from the Web of Science Core Collection.
• Utilized CiteSpace and VOSviewer software for data analysis.

Main Results:

• 524 publications were analyzed, showing a year-on-year increase.
• China and the USA are the most productive countries; University of California San Francisco is a leading institution.
• Mesenchymal stem cells (from adipose and bone marrow) are most common; future research focuses on exosomes, tissue engineering, and clinical translation.

Conclusions:

• Research in SCT for ED is gaining global attention.
• This study provides insights into the research landscape and frontiers.
• Further preclinical and clinical studies are needed to explore mechanisms and promote translation.