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Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Uremic Toxin Research.

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Uremic toxins, linked to kidney disease, are increasingly studied, with a focus on gut microbiota. Further research is needed on less-studied toxins to understand their clinical impact.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Biochemistry
  • Bibliometrics

Background:

  • Uremic toxins accumulate in chronic kidney disease, causing systemic issues.
  • Previous research lacks a comprehensive overview of uremic toxin studies.
  • Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively analyze research trends on uremic toxins using bibliometric methods.
  • To identify key molecules and emerging research areas.
  • To highlight knowledge gaps and future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of literature from Web of Science and EUTox databases.
  • Keyword frequency, network, and citation burst analyses were performed.
  • Identification of protein-bound toxins and those with limited clinical toxicity data.

Main Results:

  • A total of 3302 articles show an increasing research trend.
  • Gut microbiota-related topics show a significant increase in interest.
  • Indoxyl sulfate and p-cresyl sulfate are the most frequently studied toxins.
  • Trimethylamine-N-oxide has gained recent attention.
  • 15 underreported toxins with potential clinical significance were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Gut microbiota and associated uremic toxins are current research hotspots.
  • There is a need for further investigation into underreported uremic toxins.
  • Defining the clinical significance of these toxins is essential for patient outcomes.