Frontiers in pharmacology
Mapping the intellectual landscape of lactylation research: a bibliometric analysis of global trends and emerging frontiers
Par Wang J, Li Z, Li X et 4 autres.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Lactylation is an emerging post-translational modification (PTM) that links lactate metabolism with epigenetic and protein-level regulation. The rapid expansion of this field has created a need for a systematic overview of its knowledge structure and research frontiers.
Methods
We retrieved 1,231 English articles and reviews from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus up to 7 November 2025. Excel, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix were used to analyze publication trends, collaboration networks, influential contributors, co-cited references, and keyword evolution.