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Bibliometric analysis of PDT in cancer treatment from 2003 to 2023

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background This study uses bibliometric analysis to explore the evolving hotspots and research directions in the field of photodynamic therapy (PDT), aiming to provide a reference for its application and research in cancer treatment. Materials and Methods Articles on PDT in cancer over the past 20 years were retrieved from the Web of Science database. Data management was conducted using Microsoft Office. CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were used to analyze collaborations among countries, institutions, and authors, as well as to identify current research hotspots. Results Over the past two decades, 97 countries have conducted research on the application of PDT in cancer. Keyword analysis revealed that future research hotspots include "tumor hypoxia, " "aggregation-induced emission, " "tumor microenvironment, " "design, " "immunogenic cell death, " "immunotherapy, " "metal-organic frameworks, " "ROS." Conclusion Research on PDT in cancer is becoming increasingly widespread. Future research is likely to focus on photosensitizer nanomaterials, immunogenic cell death, drug delivery systems, and the tumor microenvironment.

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.104889

Authors: Puyi He, Hao Chen, Yumi Li

Institution: Lanzhou University

Language: English

Topic: Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610