Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis

Abstract Objective Immune cells are pivotal in progressing and treating pancreatic cancer. Over the past three decades, the complex interactions between pancreatic cancer and immune cells have garnered much attention, as evidenced by the increasing number of publications in this domain. This bibliom...

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Main Authors: Yang Hu, Simeng Lei, Zihan Zhang, Kexin Wang, Zhili Ji
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Published: Springer 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-02886-5
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Simeng Lei
Zihan Zhang
Kexin Wang
Zhili Ji
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Zhili Ji
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description Abstract Objective Immune cells are pivotal in progressing and treating pancreatic cancer. Over the past three decades, the complex interactions between pancreatic cancer and immune cells have garnered much attention, as evidenced by the increasing number of publications in this domain. This bibliometric study maps the global research landscape of pancreatic cancer immune cell interactions, emphasizing evolving trends, collaborative networks, and therapeutic innovation. Method Using VOSviewer and CiteSpace, we analyzed 2658 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (2000–2024) to evaluate publication trends, collaborative networks, keyword dynamics, and highly cited works. Results Annual publications surged from 4 (2000) to 453 (2024), with China (44.9%) and the U.S. (33.6%) dominating output. Key institutions included Fudan University (102 articles) and Zhejiang University (88 articles). Keyword evolution revealed three phases: antitumor mechanisms, clinical translation of checkpoint inhibitors, and recent emphasis on stromal-immune crosstalk. High-impact works by Brahmer (N Engl J Med 366:2455–2465, 2012) and Marabelle (J Clin Oncol 38:1–10, 2020) underscored immunotherapy milestones. Conclusion This bibliometric analysis highlights the dynamic nature of pancreatic cancer immune cell research, emphasizing the growing global interest and investment in this field. The findings underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of research trends to inform and propel innovative therapeutic strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-74abd149c97e4daebb2592a9270b12822025-08-20T03:21:02ZengSpringerDiscover Oncology2730-60112025-06-0116112210.1007/s12672-025-02886-5Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysisYang Hu0Simeng Lei1Zihan Zhang2Kexin Wang3Zhili Ji4Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreaticosplenic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical UniversityDepartment of Hepatobiliary, Pancreaticosplenic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical UniversityMedical Research Center, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical UniversityDepartment of Hepatobiliary, Pancreaticosplenic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical UniversityDepartment of Hepatobiliary, Pancreaticosplenic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical UniversityAbstract Objective Immune cells are pivotal in progressing and treating pancreatic cancer. Over the past three decades, the complex interactions between pancreatic cancer and immune cells have garnered much attention, as evidenced by the increasing number of publications in this domain. This bibliometric study maps the global research landscape of pancreatic cancer immune cell interactions, emphasizing evolving trends, collaborative networks, and therapeutic innovation. Method Using VOSviewer and CiteSpace, we analyzed 2658 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (2000–2024) to evaluate publication trends, collaborative networks, keyword dynamics, and highly cited works. Results Annual publications surged from 4 (2000) to 453 (2024), with China (44.9%) and the U.S. (33.6%) dominating output. Key institutions included Fudan University (102 articles) and Zhejiang University (88 articles). Keyword evolution revealed three phases: antitumor mechanisms, clinical translation of checkpoint inhibitors, and recent emphasis on stromal-immune crosstalk. High-impact works by Brahmer (N Engl J Med 366:2455–2465, 2012) and Marabelle (J Clin Oncol 38:1–10, 2020) underscored immunotherapy milestones. Conclusion This bibliometric analysis highlights the dynamic nature of pancreatic cancer immune cell research, emphasizing the growing global interest and investment in this field. The findings underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of research trends to inform and propel innovative therapeutic strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-02886-5Pancreatic cancerImmune cellsBibliometric analysisCitespaceVOSviewer
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Simeng Lei
Zihan Zhang
Kexin Wang
Zhili Ji
Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis
Discover Oncology
Pancreatic cancer
Immune cells
Bibliometric analysis
Citespace
VOSviewer
title Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis
title_full Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis
title_fullStr Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis
title_full_unstemmed Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis
title_short Exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis
title_sort exploration of the current status and trends of pancreatic cancer immune cells in the past 30 years a bibliometric analysis
topic Pancreatic cancer
Immune cells
Bibliometric analysis
Citespace
VOSviewer
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