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ReviewStem cell research & therapy2025

Research landscape and trends of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes.

Desheng Chen, Zeping Chen, Jiabin Yuan, Guanzi Chen, Yutao Chen, Kaiming He, Yongwei Hu, Linsen Ye, Yang Yang

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Review in Stem cell research & therapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Desheng Chen *Department of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Zeping Chen *Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Jiabin Yuan *Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Guanzi Chen *Department of Infectious Diseases, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yutao ChenDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Kaiming HeDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Yongwei HuDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. huyongwei123456@126.com.
Linsen YeDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. ye_linsen@163.com.
Yang YangDepartment of Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. yysysu@163.com.

Funding

Guangzhou Science and Technology Basic and Applied Basic Research Project 2023A04J1802National Key Research and Development Program of China 2024YFA1107200National Natural Science Foundation of Chin 81972286National Natural Science Foundation of China 82103448Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2023A1515010322
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHuman umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (hUCMSC-Exos) have gained significant attention for their potential in cellular regeneration and functional rehabilitation. Nevertheless, the rapid expansion of research in this field makes it challenging for emerging trends and strategic priorities, potentially impeding scientific advancement. This study employs bibliometric analysis to systematically evaluate the research landscape and highlight pivotal research trajectories of hUCMSC-Exos.

methodsPublications on hUCMSC-Exos from 2012 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). Quantitative bibliometric analysis was implemented through integrated utilization of VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix analytical tools.

resultsChina and its institutions led global publication output, with Qian Hui from Jiangsu University identified as the most prolific author. STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY emerged as a high-impact journal in this domain. Current research predominantly focuses on immunomodulation, regenerative medicine, pharmaceutical delivery systems, and clinical model development. Future research directions are expected to explore angiogenesis, spinal cord injury, and immunomodulation.

conclusionsThis study maps the evolving landscape of hUCMSC-Exos research, emphasizing its applications in regenerative medicine. By synthesizing current and emerging paradigms, these findings provide insights into therapeutic potential, novel mechanisms, and pathways for clinical translation.

Indexed as

ExosomesMesenchymal Stem CellsUmbilical CordHumansRegenerative MedicineAngiogenesisBibliometric analysisExosomesHuman umbilical cordImmunomodulationMesenchymal stem cellSpinal cord injury

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PMID40437553
PMCPMC12121053

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