Emerging trends and hotspots of tRNA-derived small RNAs in tumours: a bibliometric analysis via VOSviewer and CiteSpace

Abstract Introduction TRNA-derived small RNAs(tsRNAs) play an important role in many biological processes, and their dysregulation is closely related to the progression of cancer, but the research trend and future direction are not clear. This study aims to identify the leading contributors, collabo...

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Main Authors: Junhong Wang, E-ling Shao, Zhenhua Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-05-01
Series:Discover Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-02628-7
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Summary:Abstract Introduction TRNA-derived small RNAs(tsRNAs) play an important role in many biological processes, and their dysregulation is closely related to the progression of cancer, but the research trend and future direction are not clear. This study aims to identify the leading contributors, collaboration networks, and emerging research trends in tsRNAs and their role in oncology, providing a more comprehensive and intuitive reference for researchers in this field. Materials and methods Related publications related to tsRNA in the field of oncology from 1990 to 2022 were collected from the Science Citation Index Expanded through the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database on 6 December 2022. Results There were 2,108 publications related to tsRNAs in oncology. The articles came from 69 countries/regions, 2,218 institutions, 11,340 authors, and 200 journals, and included 9,530 keywords. The annual total number of papers and total global citation score increased steadily every year over the study period. Among the articles related to tsRNAs in oncology, the United States had the highest number of publications with 732 articles, and the United States, China, Japan, Canada, and South Korea had the highest number of collaborations. Seoul National University Sun and the journal Nucleic Acids Research had the most publications at 81 and 63 articles, respectively, and the keyword “tRF” was a hotspot. Conclusion This study provides an in-depth analysis of the research status and development trends of tsRNAs in the field of cancer from a bibliometric perspective. Offering possible guidance for researchers to explore hot topics and frontiers, select suitable journals, and partners in this field.
ISSN:2730-6011