Mapping Trends and Identifying Hotspots in Research on Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Cardiovascular Disease
Abstract Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have important research value and broad application prospects in the cardiovascular disease. This study in order to provide information on the latest progress, evolutionary path, frontier research hotspots and future research developmental trends in this field. Methods: A knowledge map was generated by CiteSpace and VOSviewer analysis software based on data obtained from the literature on MSCs in the cardiovascular field.Results: The USA and China ranked at the top in terms of the percentage of articles, accounting for 34.306% and 28.550%, respectively. The institution with the highest number of research publications in this field was the University of Miami, followed by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Harvard University. The research institution with the highest ACI value was Harvard University, followed by the Mayo Clinic and the University of Cincinnati.The top three subjects in terms of the number of published articles were cell biology, cardiovascular system cardiology and research experimental medicine. The journal with the most publications in this field was Circulation Research, followed by Scientific Reports and Biomaterials. The direction of research on MSCs in the cardiovascular system was divided into four parts: (1) tissue engineering and gene and material research, (2) cell transplantation and signal transduction pathway research, (3) assessment of the efficacy of the use of stem cells from different sources in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, and (4) myocardial hypertrophy, heart failure and myocardial infarction regeneration and repair research. Tissue research is the hotspot and frontier in this field.Conclusion: MSC research has presented a gradual upward trend in the cardiovascular field. Multidisciplinary intersection is a characteristic of this field. Engineering and materials disciplines are particularly valued and have received attention from researchers. The progress in multidisciplinary research will provide motivation and technical support for the development of this field.