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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Nrf2 functions as a biomarker and therapeutic target in lung cancer based on bibliometric analysis and molecular mechanisms.

Haixia Fan, Shudan Deng, Limantian Wang, Lu Zhai, Yan Li, Huiyan Niu, Bomeng Zhao, Xiaoling Gao

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Article in Discover oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Haixia Fan *First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
Shudan Deng *Second College of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
Limantian WangSecond College of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
Lu ZhaiSecond College of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
Yan LiSecond College of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
Huiyan NiuSecond College of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
Bomeng ZhaoSecond College of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
Xiaoling GaoDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China. yihexiyuan@sxmu.edu.cn.

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Fund Program for the Scientific and Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province 20250052National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program 82370091Scientific Research Project from the Shanxi Provincial Health Commission 2023XG027Shanxi Province Higher Education Billion Project Science and Technology Guidance Project BYJL029Shanxi Province Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Guided Program 202204021301068
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Abstract

backgroundLung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Nuclear factor E2-ralated factor 2 (Nrf2), a critical antioxidant transcription factor, has been identified to play a significant role in the pathogenesis, progression and chemoresistance of lung cancer through its dysregulated activation. The present investigation sought to enhance our understanding of the global research landscape concerning Nrf2 in lung cancer by employing a bibliometric methodology.

methodsThe present study retrieved relevant articles and reviews concerning Nrf2 in lung cancer from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis was conducted utilizing a suite of tools including Microsoft Excel, Python, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, R (bibliometrix), and Charticulator to evaluate various aspects such as publication productivity, contributing nations, affiliated institutions, prominent authors, influential journals, co-cited references, and thematic keywords.

resultsThe study encompassed 1931 publications, showing a marked rise in citations from 2002 to 2025. China dominated the publication landscape, with several leading institutions contributing. Professors Masayuki Yamamoto and Shyam Biswal were identified as key contributors. Cancer Research was the most prolific journal. Nrf2 played a central role in lung cancer research, with research hotspots evolving from basic studies to clinical treatment strategies and increasing interest in specific lung cancer subtypes, reflecting the multidimensional and interdisciplinary development of the field.

conclusionResearch on Nrf2 in lung cancer has shifted from basic cell typing to studies of oxidation and programmed cell death, and it is time to dissect upstream regulators and create targeted Nrf2 modulators for personalized treatment.

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Bibliometric analysisLung cancerMolecular mechanismsNrf2Treatment

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PMCPMC12852516

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