Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2026, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (1): 238-247.doi: 10.12307/2026.542

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Intestinal organoids: a bibliometric analysis of the latest trends in tissue/organ biology, disease modeling, and clinical applications

Zhao Qianwei, Sun Guangyuan   

  1. Department of Emergency Trauma Surgery, First Hospital Affiliated to Hebei North College, Zhangjiakou 075061, Hebei Province, China
  • Received:2024-12-09 Accepted:2025-02-13 Online:2026-01-08 Published:2025-07-02
  • Contact: Sun Guangyuan, MS, Associate chief physician, Department of Emergency Trauma Surgery, First Hospital Affiliated to Hebei North College, Zhangjiakou 075061, Hebei Province, China
  • About author:Zhao Qianwei, MS, Department of Emergency Trauma Surgery, First Hospital Affiliated to Hebei North College, Zhangjiakou 075061, Hebei Province, China
  • Supported by:
    Zhangjiakou Key R&D Project Program, No. 2121073D (to SGY)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Intestinal organoids are highly attractive in tissue/organ biology, disease modeling, and clinical applications, and have become one of the frontiers of biomedical research in recent years. However, this emerging field has not yet been summarized by bibliometrics.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the research trends of intestinal organoids and explore the hot topics and frontier advances of intestinal organoids based on bibliometrics. 
METHODS: Relevant literature on intestinal organoids was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database, spanning the period from January 1, 2006 to November 6, 2024. CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Office software was utilized to conduct bibliometric and visual analyses of the retrieved literature, focusing on annual publication volume, countries, institutions, authors, journals, citations, and keywords.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of 2 135 articles were retrieved, and after rigorous screening, 1 577 articles were included in the final analysis. From 2006 to 2024, there was a steady increase in global publications in the field of intestinal organoids. Molecular biology, genetics, immunology, and clinical medicine emerged as the mainstream disciplines in intestinal organoid research. The United States had the highest number of publications in the field of intestinal organoids and maintained close collaborations with countries such as China, the Netherlands, and Germany. Utrecht University in the Netherlands was the most prolific institution, while the International Journal of Molecular Sciences was the journal with the highest number of publications in the area of intestinal organoids. The article “Replication of human noroviruses in stem cell-derived human enteroids” had the highest co-citation frequency. Human intestinal organoids, stem cell niches, and the potential of organoid therapy are the frontiers and hotspots in the domain of intestinal organoids. The integration of organoids with bioengineering and material technology, as well as intestinal organoid-on-a-chip technology, represent future research priorities in this field. This article provides a comprehensive overview of intestinal organoid research using bibliometric and visualization methods. This paper will help scholars to better understand the dynamic evolution of intestinal organoids and provide guidance for future research.


Key words: organoids, intestinal organoids, intestinal stem cell, bibliometrics, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, engineered organoids

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