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The PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway and Oral Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2008 to 2025
Yena Gan1, Duoduo Li2, He Xu3,4
1Department of Academic Research, International Research Center for Medicinal Administration, Peking University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Objectives:
The phosphoinositide 3 kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway is a key therapeutic target for oral diseases. This study uses bibliometric analysis to identify research trends, knowledge gaps, and the development of PI3K/AKT/mTOR-targeted therapies.
Methods:
A systematic literature search was conducted in March 2025 using the keywords "PI3K/AKT/mTOR" and "dental OR oral." Publication trends, highly cited studies, research hotspots, and emerging trends were analyzed. Comparative analyses of publication year, study design, and disease categories were performed between Asian and non-Asian cohorts.
Results:
From 2008 to 2025, 119 studies were identified, with China, India, and Japan leading in publications and citations. Germany had the highest average citations. Keyword analysis showed a shift from basic to clinical research. Of these studies, 91 were from Asia, covering a broader range of oral conditions, while 28 were from non-Asian regions, with no significant differences in study design or disease categories.
Conclusion:
This bibliometric analysis shows rising global interest in PI3K/AKT/mTOR research in oral science, led by Asia. Research has shifted from basic signaling to disease-focused studies, with future efforts focusing on underexplored oral pathologies and translational applications, particularly in targeted therapy and regenerative medicine.
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