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Research Progress and Future Opportunities for Pediatric Cow Milk Protein Allergy: A Bibliometric Overview and Evidence Mapping.

  • 2025-04-24
  • International archives of allergy and immunology 187(1)
    • Li Zhou
    • Tengfei Li
    • Qingyong Zheng
    • Jianguo Xu
    • Caihua Xu
    • Bowa Zhang
    • Zewei Wang
    • Jie Wang

Study Design

Type
Review
Population
children with cow milk protein allergy (CMPA)
Methods
bibliometric analysis of literature from Web of Science Core Collection using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny software

Introduction

This study employs bibliometric methods to reveal research trends, hot topics, and development trajectories in the field of cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) in children.

Methods

We retrieved and downloaded literature on CMPA in children from the Web of Science Core Collection database on the basis of specific search strategies and screening criteria. Using VOSviewer software, we analyzed the collaboration networks among countries, institutions, and authors, as well as the co-occurrence of keywords. We utilized Biblioshiny software to analyze highly cited papers and research trend topics and to construct thematic maps.

Results

We included 1,128 articles related to pediatric CMPA for analysis. The results show that since 2014, the number of research papers on CMPA has increased. The USA, Italy, and China are the countries with the greatest number of publications, with the USA occupying a central position in the collaboration network. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ranks first in terms of research output. Professor Hugh A. Sampson is the most influential author in this field. The main research areas include clinical manifestations, molecular mechanisms, immune regulation, and immunotherapy for CMPA. Emerging research hotspots in recent years include the gut microbiome, the development of dairy substitutes, and the application of sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (sELISA) technology in milk protein detection.

Conclusion

Through bibliometric analysis, this study revealed the research trends and hotspots in the field of CMPA in children. Future research should further strengthen international cooperation to promote in-depth research and effective management of CMPA.

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