Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024

IntroductionPancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC) represents a prevalent and highly aggressive malignancy within the digestive system, characterized by an exceedingly poor prognosis and a dismal 5-year survival rate of below 7%. Gemcitabine (GEM) remains the cornerstone chemotherapeutic agent in the manage...

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Main Authors: Dandan Gu, Shaoyang Huang, Kai Zhao, Xiaohong Zhang, Jinjing Zhang, Wei Xiong
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
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description IntroductionPancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC) represents a prevalent and highly aggressive malignancy within the digestive system, characterized by an exceedingly poor prognosis and a dismal 5-year survival rate of below 7%. Gemcitabine (GEM) remains the cornerstone chemotherapeutic agent in the management of PC; however, the growing challenge of GEM chemoresistance, which undermines treatment efficacy, represents a significant obstacle in clinical practice. To date, no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has been undertaken to systematically explore studies on GEM resistance in the context of PC. This study aims to deliver a thorough evaluation of the research hotspots pertaining to GEM resistance in PCs.MethodA systematic search was conducted for articles published from 1 January 2010, to 15 December 2024, focusing on resistance studies of GEM in PC. Bibliometric analysis and visualization were performed utilizing VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools, applied to literature data extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC).ResultsBetween 2010 and 2024, a total of 2,689 papers were published across 472 institutions in 74 countries, reflecting a consistent upward trajectory in annual publication output. China and Fudan University emerged as the leading contributors to the research output on this topic, representing the most prolific country and institution, respectively. Giovannetti, Elisa, and Yu, Xianjun are the most prolific scholars in this field. Cancer Research stands out as the most cited and impactful journal, while research on the tumor microenvironment, targeted therapy, and circular RNA has emerged as a key focus area in recent years.ConclusionThis study provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the literature on GEM resistance in PC over the past 15 years. This analysis offers scholars critical insights into the field from a bibliometric perspective, potentially informing future studies on the development of chemotherapeutic treatments for PC.
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spelling doaj-art-63ae0f3bbb6e4650a9242e01e2695a9d2025-08-20T02:18:28ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pharmacology1663-98122025-04-011610.3389/fphar.2025.15645611564561Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024Dandan Gu0Shaoyang Huang1Kai Zhao2Xiaohong Zhang3Jinjing Zhang4Wei Xiong5Wei Xiong6Department of Gastroenterology, Northeast Yunnan Regional Central Hospital, Zhaotong, ChinaCollege of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Northeast Yunnan Regional Central Hospital, Zhaotong, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Northeast Yunnan Regional Central Hospital, Zhaotong, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Northeast Yunnan Regional Central Hospital, Zhaotong, ChinaDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Dali University, Dali, ChinaKey Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry Testing in Universities of Yunnan Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Dali University, Dali, ChinaIntroductionPancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC) represents a prevalent and highly aggressive malignancy within the digestive system, characterized by an exceedingly poor prognosis and a dismal 5-year survival rate of below 7%. Gemcitabine (GEM) remains the cornerstone chemotherapeutic agent in the management of PC; however, the growing challenge of GEM chemoresistance, which undermines treatment efficacy, represents a significant obstacle in clinical practice. To date, no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has been undertaken to systematically explore studies on GEM resistance in the context of PC. This study aims to deliver a thorough evaluation of the research hotspots pertaining to GEM resistance in PCs.MethodA systematic search was conducted for articles published from 1 January 2010, to 15 December 2024, focusing on resistance studies of GEM in PC. Bibliometric analysis and visualization were performed utilizing VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools, applied to literature data extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC).ResultsBetween 2010 and 2024, a total of 2,689 papers were published across 472 institutions in 74 countries, reflecting a consistent upward trajectory in annual publication output. China and Fudan University emerged as the leading contributors to the research output on this topic, representing the most prolific country and institution, respectively. Giovannetti, Elisa, and Yu, Xianjun are the most prolific scholars in this field. Cancer Research stands out as the most cited and impactful journal, while research on the tumor microenvironment, targeted therapy, and circular RNA has emerged as a key focus area in recent years.ConclusionThis study provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the literature on GEM resistance in PC over the past 15 years. This analysis offers scholars critical insights into the field from a bibliometric perspective, potentially informing future studies on the development of chemotherapeutic treatments for PC.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1564561/fullpancreatic cancergemcitabinedrug resistancecitespaceVOSviewerbibliometric analysis
spellingShingle Dandan Gu
Shaoyang Huang
Kai Zhao
Xiaohong Zhang
Jinjing Zhang
Wei Xiong
Wei Xiong
Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024
Frontiers in Pharmacology
pancreatic cancer
gemcitabine
drug resistance
citespace
VOSviewer
bibliometric analysis
title Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024
title_full Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024
title_fullStr Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024
title_full_unstemmed Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024
title_short Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024
title_sort global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024
topic pancreatic cancer
gemcitabine
drug resistance
citespace
VOSviewer
bibliometric analysis
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1564561/full
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