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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Mar 15, 2024; 16(3): 1059-1075
Published online Mar 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i3.1059
Insights into the history and tendency of glycosylation and digestive system tumor: A bibliometric-based visual analysis
Jie Jiang, Zai Luo, Ren-Chao Zhang, Yue-Ling Wang, Jun Zhang, Ming-Yu Duan, Zheng-Jun Qiu, Chen Huang
Jie Jiang, Zai Luo, Ren-Chao Zhang, Jun Zhang, Zheng-Jun Qiu, Chen Huang, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
Yue-Ling Wang, Jiangnan University Wuxi School of Medicine, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China
Ming-Yu Duan, Department of Education, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
Co-first authors: Jie Jiang and Zai Luo.
Co-corresponding authors: Zheng-Jun Qiu and Chen Huang.
Author contributions: Huang C and Qiu ZJ designed the experiments, they have equal contributions; Jiang J and Luo Z searched articles, extracted data and wrote this manuscript; Jiang J, Luo Z, Zhang RC and Wang YL examined the original study data; Duan MY, Zhang J made the visualized analysis; Qiu ZJ, Huang C and Luo Z reviewed and revised the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82072662; Shanghai Municipal Education Commission - Gaofeng Clinical Medicine Grant Support, No. 2019142; Shanghai Three-year Action Plan to Promote Clinical Skills and Clinical Innovation in Municipal Hospitals, No. SHDC2020CR4022; and the 2021 Shanghai “Rising Stars of Medical Talent” Youth Development Program: Outstanding Youth Medical Talents.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Chen Huang, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Director, Surgeon, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 100 Haining Road, Shanghai 200080, China. Huangchen0204@sjtu.edu.cn
Received: November 20, 2023
Peer-review started: November 20, 2023
First decision: December 15, 2023
Revised: January 18, 2024
Accepted: January 25, 2024
Article in press: January 25, 2024
Published online: March 15, 2024
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Glycosylation, a prevalent post-translational modification, exhibits heightened expression in numerous neoplastic entities, particularly within the digestive system, exerting influence over diverse cellular pathophysiological mechanisms.

Research motivation

Despite the growing prominence of the significance and detection methodologies associated with glycosylation in tumors of the digestive system in recent years, there is a notable scarcity in bibliometric analyses within this domain.

Research objectives

The present study aims to identify the developmental trends and research hotspots of glycosylation in digestive system tumors.

Research methods

We obtained relevant literature from the Web of Science Core Collection and employed VOSviewer 1.6.19 and CiteSpace (version 6.1.R6) to perform bibliometric analysis.

Research results

A total of 2042 documents spanning from 1978 to the present were analyzed, with the research process divided into three phases: the period of obscurity (1978-1990), continuous development period (1991-2006), and the rapid outbreak period (2007-2023).

Research conclusions

The bibliometric analysis presented herein imparts valuable insights into the pivotal domains and evolving trends within the study of glycosylation in digestive system cancers. The prevailing research emphasis is predominantly rooted in fundamental investigations within this domain. However, the prospective trajectory of research endeavors should pivot towards harnessing glycosylation as a targeted approach for the therapeutic intervention of tumor patients.

Research perspectives

This study addresses a lacuna in the understanding of the involvement of glycosylation in tumors of the digestive system. A thorough analysis has been conducted, encompassing aspects such as authorship, nations, journal distributions, citation patterns, and more, to provide a comprehensive overview of the current research landscape surrounding glycosylation in the digestive system. Presently, investigations are predominantly centered on elucidating the mechanisms of glycosylation in cancer and the corresponding detection methodologies. It is anticipated that, with sustained scholarly dedication, this realm of research will progressively attain mainstream prominence in the future.