Global research trends in airway epithelial cell immune responses: a bibliometric study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Airway epithelial cells (AECs) are crucial in respiratory tract. They are not only physical protective barriers, but also sensors of pathogens that release inflammatory mediators and chemokines that modulate the immune response. This study aims to explore global research trends on AECs-immune interactions via bibliometric analysis and provide immunology data to enhance understanding of AECs' role in respiratory disease immunity.

Methods

This study employed the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database to scan published data on AECs and immune responses from 2003 to 2023. The results were analyzed using bibliometric methods. Furthermore, statistical analysis was performed to assess the number of articles, publication years, distribution of author countries, a

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780432 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature