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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Aug 15, 2024; 16(8): 3732-3737
Published online Aug 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i8.3732
Current and future research directions in cellular metabolism of colorectal cancer: A bibliometric analysis
Bo-Wen Jiang, Xiu-Hua Zhang, Rui Ma, Wen-Yu Luan, Yan-Dong Miao
Bo-Wen Jiang, Department of Emergency, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The Second Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, Shandong Province, China
Xiu-Hua Zhang, Department of Oncology, Laiyang Central Hospital, Yantai 265200, Shandong Province, China
Rui Ma, Wen-Yu Luan, Yan-Dong Miao, Department of Cancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The Second Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, Shandong Province, China
Co-first authors: Bo-Wen Jiang and Xiu-Hua Zhang.
Author contributions: Jiang BW and Zhang XH contributed equally to this work. Jiang BW and Zhang XH performed the literature retrieval and wrote the manuscript; Ma R and Luan WY performed the data analysis and prepared figures; Miao YD designed the research study and revised the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Shandong Province Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Plan Project, No. 202203030713; and Science and Technology Program of Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, No. YTFY2022KYQD06.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Yan-Dong Miao, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Cancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The Second Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, No. 717 Jinbu Street, Muping District, Yantai 264100, Shandong Province, China. miaoyd_22@bzmc.edu.cn
Received: April 12, 2024
Revised: May 19, 2024
Accepted: July 1, 2024
Published online: August 15, 2024
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Core Tip: Cellular metabolism encompasses intricate mechanisms that significantly contribute to the development of colorectal cancer. This study employs an advanced bibliometric approach to explore the evolving paradigms and prominent research areas within cellular metabolism research, particularly in the context of colorectal cancer. The findings aim to offer insights and directions for future research in this field.