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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2023; 29(36): 5254-5267
Published online Sep 28, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i36.5254
Intestinal barrier in inflammatory bowel disease: A bibliometric and knowledge-map analysis
Feng Zhou, Nan-Zhen Wu, Yong Xie, Xiao-Jiang Zhou
Feng Zhou, Yong Xie, Xiao-Jiang Zhou, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, Jiangxi Province, China
Nan-Zhen Wu, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fengcheng People's Hospital, Fengcheng 331100, Jiangxi Province, China
Author contributions: Zhou XJ and Xie Y designed the study; Zhou F and Wu NZ conducted data extraction; Zhou F performed data analysis and drafted the manuscript; Zhou XJ and Xie Y interpreted the data and revised the manuscript; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 8186030315 and No. 81760105; and Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, China, No. 20202ACBL206009.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None of the authors have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Jiang Zhou, MD, PhD, Academic Research, Chief Physician, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Nanchang 330000, Jiangxi Province, China. yfyzxj1970@163.com
Received: July 20, 2023
Peer-review started: July 20, 2023
First decision: August 5, 2023
Revised: August 11, 2023
Accepted: September 8, 2023
Article in press: September 8, 2023
Published online: September 28, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The complete composition and function of the intestinal mucosal barrier are essential for maintaining proper intestinal physiological and immune homeostasis. The study evaluated the developmental trends and research hotspots of intestinal barrier research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using bibliometric methods. The results showed that Intestinal barrier field is developing rapidly with extensive cooperation. Targeting the gut microbiota and dietary metabolism to regulate intestinal barrier shown promising prospective applications. This may provide guidance and new insights for further research into improving IBD by modulating the intestinal barrier.