Global research trends on macrophage polarization in osteoarthritis: a bibliometric analysis
This study provides a comprehensive overview of global research on macrophages in OA, highlighting key contributors, journals, and emerging trends. Keyword cluster analysis identified future research directions, including metabolic reprogramming, macrophage polarization, and immune-modulation strategies. Greater standardization in research frameworks and enhanced international collaboration are needed to improve translational impact.
Authors
- Hui Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0499-2409)
- Yushuang Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0746-4134)
- Nadeem Zubair
- Zhuoyu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6298-2589)
- Guangdi Nie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3711-4445)
- Shengli Bi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0380-5790)
- Xun Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0209-3081)
- Wei Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0412-9875)
- Chao Xue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6528-3975)
- Jia Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1668-0404)
- Abdulaziz S. Bamahel
Institutions
- Jiamusi University (CN)
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Fifth Hospital In Wuhan (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1659938
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province
- Jiamusi University