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SynthesisFrontiers in pharmacology2025

Inflammatory bowel disease therapeutics: a bibliometric analysis of tofacitinib research in ulcerative colitis.

Jianping Zhou, Yuting Xi, Yaping Zhang, Rui Zhang, Hao Fu, Ce Zhou

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Synthesis in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Jianping ZhouHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Yuting XiZigong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zigong, China.
Yaping ZhangHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Rui ZhangHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Hao FuHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Ce ZhouHospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting millions worldwide. Tofacitinib, an inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK), has shown considerable potential as an effective treatment option for individuals suffering from moderate to severe UC, aiming to mitigate the risk of colectomy, hospitalization, and disease exacerbation. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature review from 2012 to 2024 to assess the study landscape of Tofacitinib in UC. Employing the Web of Science Core Collection database (WOSCC) and the bibliometric tool CiteSpace, we performed an bibliometric analysis to delineate disciplinary evolution and identify research hotspots within the UC Tofacitinib domain. Results: Our analysis extracted 406 UC Tofacitinib-related articles from WOSCC, indicating a growing body of literature. The United States and Europe are at the forefront of research maturity, with a significant contribution to the field. Here we show that multidisciplinary research is burgeoning, which is crucial for the advancement of UC Tofacitinib studies. We identified 13 highly cited documents and 10 co-cited documents, highlighting Tofacitinib's prominence as a small molecule agent. Keyword analysis revealed that the intestinal barrier, clinical response, remission rate, and safety are the central themes of current research. Conclusion: By applying bibliometrics, citation analysis, and knowledge mapping, this study provides a snapshot of the current state and trajectory of Tofacitinib research in UC. We have elucidated the knowledge lineage in this field, offering insights that can inform both ongoing and future research endeavors. Our findings underscore the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in advancing UC therapeutic strategies.

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adverse eventbibliometric analysisclinical responseremissiontofacitinibulcerative colitis

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PMID40235538
PMCPMC11996763

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