Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)

BackgroundConnexin 43 (Cx43) plays a pivotal role in tumor growth, metastasis, and disease progression. This study employs bibliometric analysis to identify key research trends and emerging hotspots in Cx43-related solid tumor research.MethodsIn December 2024, the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS...

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Main Authors: Caiqi Huang, Xiaoman Liu, Yanhui Feng, Zhesi Xiao, Zhengjia Lu, Lu Wang, Jia Ming
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1588828/full
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Xiaoman Liu
Yanhui Feng
Zhesi Xiao
Zhengjia Lu
Lu Wang
Jia Ming
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Xiaoman Liu
Yanhui Feng
Zhesi Xiao
Zhengjia Lu
Lu Wang
Jia Ming
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description BackgroundConnexin 43 (Cx43) plays a pivotal role in tumor growth, metastasis, and disease progression. This study employs bibliometric analysis to identify key research trends and emerging hotspots in Cx43-related solid tumor research.MethodsIn December 2024, the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database was searched for publications on Cx43 in solid tumor research from 2000 to 2024. Bibliometric analysis and data visualization were primarily conducted using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix, with a focus on visualizing aspects such as countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords in the field.ResultsA total of 1,666 publications were retrieved, with the annual number of articles and citations continuing to grow. The United States and China had the highest number of publications, while the University of Western Ontario in Canada was the leading institution, with the most publications by Christian C.G. Nau. Lampe, P.D. was the most cited author. The International Journal of Molecular Sciences was the most frequently published journal, and the Journal of Biological Chemistry was the most frequently co-cited journal. High-frequency keywords included phosphorylation, breast cancer, gastric cancer, prognostic markers, anti-tumor immune response, and drug resistance.ConclusionContemporary research focuses on the role of Cx43 phosphorylation in tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis, its potential as a prognostic biomarker, and its critical role as an immunotherapeutic target and in tumor drug resistance. These studies provide a comprehensive analysis for a deeper understanding of the role of Cx43 in solid tumors and help to promote further research in this area.
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spelling doaj-art-fe3d4fa3302d4c38a3dffd3812df6ed92025-08-20T03:53:07ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Immunology1664-32242025-05-011610.3389/fimmu.2025.15888281588828Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)Caiqi HuangXiaoman LiuYanhui FengZhesi XiaoZhengjia LuLu WangJia MingBackgroundConnexin 43 (Cx43) plays a pivotal role in tumor growth, metastasis, and disease progression. This study employs bibliometric analysis to identify key research trends and emerging hotspots in Cx43-related solid tumor research.MethodsIn December 2024, the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database was searched for publications on Cx43 in solid tumor research from 2000 to 2024. Bibliometric analysis and data visualization were primarily conducted using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix, with a focus on visualizing aspects such as countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords in the field.ResultsA total of 1,666 publications were retrieved, with the annual number of articles and citations continuing to grow. The United States and China had the highest number of publications, while the University of Western Ontario in Canada was the leading institution, with the most publications by Christian C.G. Nau. Lampe, P.D. was the most cited author. The International Journal of Molecular Sciences was the most frequently published journal, and the Journal of Biological Chemistry was the most frequently co-cited journal. High-frequency keywords included phosphorylation, breast cancer, gastric cancer, prognostic markers, anti-tumor immune response, and drug resistance.ConclusionContemporary research focuses on the role of Cx43 phosphorylation in tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis, its potential as a prognostic biomarker, and its critical role as an immunotherapeutic target and in tumor drug resistance. These studies provide a comprehensive analysis for a deeper understanding of the role of Cx43 in solid tumors and help to promote further research in this area.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1588828/fullCx43solid tumorbibliometric analysisphosphorylationprognostic signatureimmunity
spellingShingle Caiqi Huang
Xiaoman Liu
Yanhui Feng
Zhesi Xiao
Zhengjia Lu
Lu Wang
Jia Ming
Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)
Frontiers in Immunology
Cx43
solid tumor
bibliometric analysis
phosphorylation
prognostic signature
immunity
title Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)
title_full Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)
title_fullStr Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)
title_full_unstemmed Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)
title_short Bibliometric analysis and visualization of Connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research(2000-2024)
title_sort bibliometric analysis and visualization of connexin 43 in the field of solid tumor research 2000 2024
topic Cx43
solid tumor
bibliometric analysis
phosphorylation
prognostic signature
immunity
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1588828/full
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