Research trends in anti-rabies virus monoclonal antibody: A bibliometric analysis

Rabies is a fatal zoonotic infectious disease primarily caused by the rabies virus. Anti-rabies monoclonal antibody (mAb) is developed using modern genetic engineering technology. However, no bibliometric assessment has been conducted to evaluate the scientific progress in this area. A search of articles in the Web of Science (WoS) from January 1, 1991, to November 17, 2024, yielded 455 papers that were analyzed using various online analysis tools. The cumulative publications from 1991 to 2023 followed a linear distribution. The United States and China led this research initiative. Keywords were divided into two clusters, including "monoclonal-antibody" and "post-exposure prophylaxis." This systematic bibliometric analysis of the literature on anti-rabies monoclonal antibodies will help to reveal the internal relationship of the whole research and development network and promote the perfection of related research and development work to a considerable extent. This study not only delineates the historical trajectory and current status of mAb research but also provides valuable insights and concrete recommendations for future directions.