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ArticleDiscover nano2026

A bibliometric analysis of the evolution of nanotechnology research in precision theranostics for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Tong Fei Qu, Zuo Jie Li, Miao Miao Zhang, Ke Ke Lu

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Article in Discover nano, 2026. 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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Tong Fei Qu *Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
Zuo Jie Li *Department of Clinical Laboratory, The People's Hospital of Cangnan Zhejiang, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
Miao Miao ZhangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Hangzhou Linping Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China. doublemzhang@126.com.
Ke Ke LuDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Hangzhou Linping Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China. 13357166237@163.com.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to analyze the global research landscape, collaborative patterns, and developmental trends of nanotechnology applications in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) using bibliometric analysis and knowledge visualization techniques.

methodsPublications from 1985 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the R-package bibliometrix (version 4.5.0) to evaluate publication metrics, while knowledge graph visualization was performed using CiteSpace software (version 6.2.6) to identify research clusters, evolutionary pathways, and emerging topics.

resultsWe identified 321 relevant publications, demonstrating exponential growth (14.85/year, R

conclusionNanotechnology in NPC is rapidly evolving toward integrated theranostic platforms; however, clinical translation requires addressing scale-up manufacturing and long-term safety assessment challenges.

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Bibliometric analysisBiomedicineDiagnosisNanotechnologyNasopharyngeal carcinomaTherapy

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