Global trends and prospects related to macrophage in chronic kidney disease: a bibliometric analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Macrophages play a variety of widely concerned roles in the process of chronic kidney disease (CKD). To further understand the research hotspots and development trends regarding the relationship between macrophages and CKD, the role of macrophages in the occurrence and progression of CKD was summarized by bibliometrics in this study.

Material and methods

We collected the studies relevant the role of macrophages in CKD from the Web of Science Core Collection, which included 1332 relevant studies from Jan 1st, 2004 to Jul 6th, 2023 in WoSCC. CiteSpace, biblioshiny in R, VOSviewer and SCImago Graphica Beta were used for bibliometric analysis and visualization.

Results

Monash University from Australia is the most productive institution, while China and

SUBMITTER: Hu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11583328 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature