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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

The role of programmed cell death in renal cancer: a bibliometric perspective (1998-2024).

Liang Hong, Chun Zhao, Tingping Wu, Xiaorong Hu, Xueyao Li, Lu Li

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Liang Hong *Department of Medical Laboratory, The People's Hospital of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Barkam, 624000, China.
Chun Zhao *Department of General Practice, The People's Hospital of Dazu, Chongqing, The Affiliated Dazu's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402360, China.
Tingping WuDepartment of General Practice, The People's Hospital of Dazu, Chongqing, The Affiliated Dazu's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402360, China.
Xiaorong HuDepartment of Nephrology, The People's Hospital of Dazu, Chongqing, The Affiliated Dazu's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402360, China.
Xueyao LiDepartment of Nephrology, The People's Hospital of Dazu, Chongqing, The Affiliated Dazu's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402360, China. 675318617@qq.com.
Lu LiDepartment of Nephrology, The People's Hospital of Dazu, Chongqing, The Affiliated Dazu's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402360, China. lilu6130@163.com.

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Abstract

objectiveThis bibliometric study aimed to map the global research landscape of programmed cell death (PCD) in renal cancer, delineating publication trends, influential authors, contributing regions, and thematic shifts between 1998 and 2023 year.

methodsWe retrieved 5, 134 records from the Web of Science Core Collection (1998-2023) using comprehensive keywords encompassing "renal cancer," "programmed cell death," and related synonyms. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, we conducted co-citation, keyword, and cluster analyses with CiteSpace (v.6.3.R2) and VOSviewer (v.1.6.20) to identify major research fronts, collaboration networks, and thematic clusters.

resultsFindings revealed a progressive increase in publications, notably accelerating after 2010 in tandem with the rise of immunotherapeutic strategies and targeted molecular interventions. China and the United States emerged as leading contributors, while journals such as Cancer Research and Clinical Cancer Research dominated in both publication frequency and citation impact. Authors including Kwon Taeg Kyu and Dahiya Rajvir significantly shaped foundational apoptosis research. Keyword and cluster analyses demonstrated a shift from earlier apoptosis- and angiogenesis-focused studies toward intersections of metabolic reprogramming, immune infiltration, and newer cell death modalities (e.g., ferroptosis, pyroptosis). High-impact papers underscored immunotherapy's pivotal role in modulating cell death pathways and informing novel combination regimens.

conclusionPCD research in renal cancer has evolved into a dynamic, interdisciplinary domain integrating immunology, molecular targeting, and multi-omic profiling. Future development of the field aimed at refining precision therapies that exploit diverse cell death mechanisms and thereby improve clinical outcomes.

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ApoptosisImmunotherapyMolecular targetingProgrammed cell deathRenal cancerTumor microenvironment

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