The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis

BackgroundAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder marked by cognitive decline and memory loss. Recent research underscores the crucial role of astrocytes in AD. This study reviews research trends and contributions on astrocytes in AD from 2000 to 2024, shedding light on the evolving...

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Main Authors: Xiaoqiong An, Jun He, Bin Bi, Gang Wu, Jianwei Xu, Wenfeng Yu, Zhenkui Ren
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
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Bin Bi
Gang Wu
Jianwei Xu
Jianwei Xu
Wenfeng Yu
Wenfeng Yu
Zhenkui Ren
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description BackgroundAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder marked by cognitive decline and memory loss. Recent research underscores the crucial role of astrocytes in AD. This study reviews research trends and contributions on astrocytes in AD from 2000 to 2024, shedding light on the evolving research landscape.MethodsWe conducted a bibliometric analysis using data from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering publications from January 1, 2000, to July 6, 2024, on “Alzheimer’s disease” and “astrocytes.” We identified 5,252 relevant English articles and reviews. For data visualization and analysis, we used VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package “bibliometrix,” examining collaboration networks, co-citation networks, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution.ResultsBetween 2000 and 2024, 5,252 publications were identified, including 4,125 original research articles and 1,127 review articles. Publications increased significantly after 2016. The United States had the most contributions (1,468), followed by China (836). Major institutions were the University of California system (517) and Harvard University (402). The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease published the most articles (215). Verkhratsky A was the top author with 51 papers and 1,585 co-citations.ConclusionOur extensive bibliometric analysis indicates a significant increase in research on astrocytes in AD over the past 20 years. This study emphasizes the growing acknowledgment of astrocytes’ crucial role in AD pathogenesis and points to future research on their mechanisms and therapeutic potential.
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spelling doaj-art-9fcdf1c678af4e1d9d9c93f6bb07c1f12025-08-20T02:05:21ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience1663-43652024-11-011610.3389/fnagi.2024.14817481481748The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysisXiaoqiong An0Jun He1Jun He2Bin Bi3Gang Wu4Jianwei Xu5Jianwei Xu6Wenfeng Yu7Wenfeng Yu8Zhenkui Ren9Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, ChinaDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, ChinaKey Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Human Brain Bank for Functions and Diseases of Department of Education of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Human Brain Bank for Functions and Diseases of Department of Education of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, ChinaGuizhou Provincial Center for Clinical Laboratory, Guiyang, ChinaCenter for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, ChinaPsychosomatic Department, The Second People's Hospital of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, ChinaDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, ChinaBackgroundAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder marked by cognitive decline and memory loss. Recent research underscores the crucial role of astrocytes in AD. This study reviews research trends and contributions on astrocytes in AD from 2000 to 2024, shedding light on the evolving research landscape.MethodsWe conducted a bibliometric analysis using data from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering publications from January 1, 2000, to July 6, 2024, on “Alzheimer’s disease” and “astrocytes.” We identified 5,252 relevant English articles and reviews. For data visualization and analysis, we used VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package “bibliometrix,” examining collaboration networks, co-citation networks, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution.ResultsBetween 2000 and 2024, 5,252 publications were identified, including 4,125 original research articles and 1,127 review articles. Publications increased significantly after 2016. The United States had the most contributions (1,468), followed by China (836). Major institutions were the University of California system (517) and Harvard University (402). The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease published the most articles (215). Verkhratsky A was the top author with 51 papers and 1,585 co-citations.ConclusionOur extensive bibliometric analysis indicates a significant increase in research on astrocytes in AD over the past 20 years. This study emphasizes the growing acknowledgment of astrocytes’ crucial role in AD pathogenesis and points to future research on their mechanisms and therapeutic potential.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1481748/fullAlzheimer’s diseaseastrocytesbibliometrixCiteSpaceVOSviewer
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Jun He
Bin Bi
Gang Wu
Jianwei Xu
Jianwei Xu
Wenfeng Yu
Wenfeng Yu
Zhenkui Ren
The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Alzheimer’s disease
astrocytes
bibliometrix
CiteSpace
VOSviewer
title The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis
title_full The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis
title_fullStr The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis
title_full_unstemmed The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis
title_short The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis
title_sort role of astrocytes in alzheimer s disease a bibliometric analysis
topic Alzheimer’s disease
astrocytes
bibliometrix
CiteSpace
VOSviewer
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1481748/full
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