Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective

IntroductionCancer immunotherapy has brought new therapeutic hopes for cancer patients, but it is complex in its mechanism of action, and there are significant individual differences, which restricts its wide use. As single-cell analysis technology develops rapidly, it provides an innovative researc...

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Main Authors: Zhongxun Li, Qi Han, Zimu Huang, Sen Zhang, Huina Guo, Hongliang Liu, Xiaoya Guan, Hairong Li, Chunming Zhang
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author Zhongxun Li
Zhongxun Li
Qi Han
Qi Han
Zimu Huang
Sen Zhang
Huina Guo
Huina Guo
Hongliang Liu
Hongliang Liu
Hongliang Liu
Xiaoya Guan
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Hairong Li
Chunming Zhang
Chunming Zhang
Chunming Zhang
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Huina Guo
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description IntroductionCancer immunotherapy has brought new therapeutic hopes for cancer patients, but it is complex in its mechanism of action, and there are significant individual differences, which restricts its wide use. As single-cell analysis technology develops rapidly, it provides an innovative research approach to investigate immunotherapy mechanisms, to identify potential biomarkers, and to optimize individualized treatment strategies.MethodsThe Core Collection of Web of Science (WOSCC) was used to retrieve and obtain relevant literature related to “application of single cell sequencing in cancer immunotherapy” since the establishment of the WOSCC. A quantitative analysis and visualization of the related literature was conducted using tools such as Bibliometrix, Excel, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica.ResultsThe total number of related literatures included was 4856, with an average annual growth rate of 25.14%. According to published articles, China and the United States lead the field. Frontiers in immunology, Nature Communications, Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer, Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Oncology and Cancers have an important academic influence in this field. Research hotspots focus on tumor immune microenvironment and cellular heterogeneity. Research trends such as spatial transcriptomics, standardized processes, and T cell function are becoming increasingly popular.ConclusionIn tumor immunotherapy, single-cell sequencing is profoundly changing the research paradigm. It not only improves our understanding of the immune microenvironment and therapeutic heterogeneity, but also assists us in identifying accurate markers and formulating individualized treatment plans.
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spelling doaj-art-d0c52f80c5ac4a0eba15dbf768ca6db02025-08-22T04:10:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Immunology1664-32242025-08-011610.3389/fimmu.2025.16402241640224Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspectiveZhongxun Li0Zhongxun Li1Qi Han2Qi Han3Zimu Huang4Sen Zhang5Huina Guo6Huina Guo7Hongliang Liu8Hongliang Liu9Hongliang Liu10Xiaoya Guan11Xiaoya Guan12Hairong Li13Chunming Zhang14Chunming Zhang15Chunming Zhang16Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaDepartment of Cell Biology and Genetics, The Basic Medical School of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaShanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaDepartment of Histology and Embryology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, ChinaIntroductionCancer immunotherapy has brought new therapeutic hopes for cancer patients, but it is complex in its mechanism of action, and there are significant individual differences, which restricts its wide use. As single-cell analysis technology develops rapidly, it provides an innovative research approach to investigate immunotherapy mechanisms, to identify potential biomarkers, and to optimize individualized treatment strategies.MethodsThe Core Collection of Web of Science (WOSCC) was used to retrieve and obtain relevant literature related to “application of single cell sequencing in cancer immunotherapy” since the establishment of the WOSCC. A quantitative analysis and visualization of the related literature was conducted using tools such as Bibliometrix, Excel, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica.ResultsThe total number of related literatures included was 4856, with an average annual growth rate of 25.14%. According to published articles, China and the United States lead the field. Frontiers in immunology, Nature Communications, Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer, Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Oncology and Cancers have an important academic influence in this field. Research hotspots focus on tumor immune microenvironment and cellular heterogeneity. Research trends such as spatial transcriptomics, standardized processes, and T cell function are becoming increasingly popular.ConclusionIn tumor immunotherapy, single-cell sequencing is profoundly changing the research paradigm. It not only improves our understanding of the immune microenvironment and therapeutic heterogeneity, but also assists us in identifying accurate markers and formulating individualized treatment plans.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1640224/fullimmunotherapytumor immune microenvironmentheterogeneitysingle-cell RNA sequencingbibliometrix
spellingShingle Zhongxun Li
Zhongxun Li
Qi Han
Qi Han
Zimu Huang
Sen Zhang
Huina Guo
Huina Guo
Hongliang Liu
Hongliang Liu
Hongliang Liu
Xiaoya Guan
Xiaoya Guan
Hairong Li
Chunming Zhang
Chunming Zhang
Chunming Zhang
Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective
Frontiers in Immunology
immunotherapy
tumor immune microenvironment
heterogeneity
single-cell RNA sequencing
bibliometrix
title Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective
title_full Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective
title_fullStr Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective
title_full_unstemmed Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective
title_short Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective
title_sort exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single cell technologies a scientometric perspective
topic immunotherapy
tumor immune microenvironment
heterogeneity
single-cell RNA sequencing
bibliometrix
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1640224/full
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