Global Research Trends and Collaborative Networks in Cellular Therapy for Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review and

Tunç Akkoç1,2,3

  • 1Department of Immunology, Marmara University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Türkiye. tuncakkoc@marmara.edu.tr.

Insights

This bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in Crohn

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Immunology
  • Biomedical Research Trends
  • Bibliometric Analysis

Background:

  • Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic gastrointestinal inflammatory condition with recurrent relapses and remissions.
  • Understanding the research landscape of CD cellular therapy is crucial for advancing treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive 30-year bibliometric analysis of global research on cellular therapy for Crohn's disease.
  • To identify key trends, influential institutions, and publication patterns in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Data sourced from the Web of Science database (1992-2023) using specific search terms for Crohn's disease and cellular therapy.
  • Analysis involved R Studio Bibliometric to assess publication volume, citations, contributing journals, and author contributions.
  • Inclusion criteria limited the study to English-language articles and reviews.

Main Results:

  • 559 documents from 258 sources were identified, with a notable publication surge from 2009, peaking in 2019.
  • The USA was the leading country for publications and citations, followed by Spain, China, Italy, and Canada.
  • Prominent research institutions included the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Sun Yat-Sen University, and Mayo Clinic.

Conclusions:

  • Cellular therapy research for Crohn's disease has expanded significantly, reflecting advancements in treatment.
  • Despite research progress, a broad clinical consensus on cellular therapy for CD remains elusive.
  • This bibliometric study underscores the dynamic evolution of cellular therapy research in managing Crohn's disease.
Abstract

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