Trends and frontiers in disuse muscle atrophy research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To investigate the progress and status of the disuse muscle atrophy (DMA) and to highlight the current hot research areas.

Materials and methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in the PubMed database, covering the period from 2010 to 2024. The R software (version 4.2.0) was used for the bibliometric analysis.

Results

A total of 689 articles related to DMA have been published, demonstrating a consistent upward trend in research output. The University of Utah was identified as the most productive institution in this field, while the United States led in the number of publications. Notable authors, including Marlou L. Dirks and Benjamin T. Wall, were recognized as the most prolific contributors, significantly advancing the literature. Key journ

SUBMITTER: Wu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12667248 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature