Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024)
BackgroundReceptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) plays a critical role in bone metabolism and the pathogenesis of osteoporotic fractures. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research pertaining to RANKL and osteoporotic fractures to identify key trends,...
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| author | Shuai Lu Shuai Lu Huaishuang Shen Minjuan Li Yiming Luo Hao Sun Xian Zhao Jianming Chen Ruifeng Bai Pengli Han Yejun Zha Xieyuan Jiang Xieyuan Jiang |
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| description | BackgroundReceptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) plays a critical role in bone metabolism and the pathogenesis of osteoporotic fractures. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research pertaining to RANKL and osteoporotic fractures to identify key trends, influential studies, and collaborative networks.MethodsA literature search was conducted to identify articles found in the Web of Science Core Collection database regarding RANKL and osteoporotic fractures from 2001 to 2024. A bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R 4.3.3 for the publication volume, country and institution contributions, journal impact, author influence, and research hotspots.ResultsA total of 214 articles were analyzed. Publication rates have steadily increased, with a peak of 21 papers in 2020. The U.S., China, and South Korea were the top contributing countries, and leading institutions included Harvard University and Dankook University. The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Osteoporosis International, and Bone were the journals of highest impact. At the level of authors, Heiss–Christian published the highest number and Christiansen–Claus had the strongest citation impact (1,368 citations). Research evolved from basic biological mechanisms (2001–2010) through clinical applications (2011–2017) to recent renewed interest in fundamental RANKL biology (2018–2024). Key research hotspots included postmenopausal osteoporosis, bone mineral density, and osteoclast differentiation, with emerging focus on RANKL’s role beyond skeletal metabolism.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of RANKL research in osteoporotic fractures, highlighting key priorities for future investigation. Future studies should prioritize understanding RANKL’s broader physiological roles, developing better predictive markers, and optimizing personalized treatment strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5f85bc56b6e24c23aabc97a2ed51a0492025-08-20T03:40:54ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences2296-889X2025-03-011210.3389/fmolb.2025.15451091545109Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024)Shuai Lu0Shuai Lu1Huaishuang Shen2Minjuan Li3Yiming Luo4Hao Sun5Xian Zhao6Jianming Chen7Ruifeng Bai8Pengli Han9Yejun Zha10Xieyuan Jiang11Xieyuan Jiang12Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaBeijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaGeriatric Orthopedic, Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital (Shenzhen Pingshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Shenzhen, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of orthopedic, People’s Hospital of Lingcheng District, Dezhou, ChinaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaPharmaceutical Department, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaBeijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing, ChinaBackgroundReceptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) plays a critical role in bone metabolism and the pathogenesis of osteoporotic fractures. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research pertaining to RANKL and osteoporotic fractures to identify key trends, influential studies, and collaborative networks.MethodsA literature search was conducted to identify articles found in the Web of Science Core Collection database regarding RANKL and osteoporotic fractures from 2001 to 2024. A bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R 4.3.3 for the publication volume, country and institution contributions, journal impact, author influence, and research hotspots.ResultsA total of 214 articles were analyzed. Publication rates have steadily increased, with a peak of 21 papers in 2020. The U.S., China, and South Korea were the top contributing countries, and leading institutions included Harvard University and Dankook University. The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Osteoporosis International, and Bone were the journals of highest impact. At the level of authors, Heiss–Christian published the highest number and Christiansen–Claus had the strongest citation impact (1,368 citations). Research evolved from basic biological mechanisms (2001–2010) through clinical applications (2011–2017) to recent renewed interest in fundamental RANKL biology (2018–2024). Key research hotspots included postmenopausal osteoporosis, bone mineral density, and osteoclast differentiation, with emerging focus on RANKL’s role beyond skeletal metabolism.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of RANKL research in osteoporotic fractures, highlighting key priorities for future investigation. Future studies should prioritize understanding RANKL’s broader physiological roles, developing better predictive markers, and optimizing personalized treatment strategies.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2025.1545109/fullosteoporotic fracturesRANKLbone metabolismosteoclast differentiationbibliometric analysis |
| spellingShingle | Shuai Lu Shuai Lu Huaishuang Shen Minjuan Li Yiming Luo Hao Sun Xian Zhao Jianming Chen Ruifeng Bai Pengli Han Yejun Zha Xieyuan Jiang Xieyuan Jiang Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024) Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences osteoporotic fractures RANKL bone metabolism osteoclast differentiation bibliometric analysis |
| title | Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024) |
| title_full | Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024) |
| title_fullStr | Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024) |
| title_short | Global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in osteoporotic fractures: a bibliometric analysis (2001–2024) |
| title_sort | global knowledge mapping of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa b ligand in osteoporotic fractures a bibliometric analysis 2001 2024 |
| topic | osteoporotic fractures RANKL bone metabolism osteoclast differentiation bibliometric analysis |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2025.1545109/full |
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