Resveratrol’s bibliometric and visual analysis from 2014 to 2023

IntroductionResveratrol (RSV) is a natural polyphenolic compound derived from a variety of plants that possesses a wide range of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-aging, anti-radiation damage, anti-apoptosis, immune modulation, regulation of glucolipid metabolism, inhibition of lipid deposition, and anti-neuro. It is therefore considered a promising drug with the potential to treat a wide range of diseases.MethodIn this study, using Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) and CiteSpace bibliometric tool, VOSviewer quantitatively visualized the number of countries, number of authors, number of institutions, number of publications, keywords, and references of 16,934 resveratrol-related papers from 2014–2023 for quantitative and qualitative analysis. ResultsThe results showed that an average of 1693.4 papers were published per year, with a general upward trend. China had the most publications with 5877. China Medical University was the institution with the largest number of publications and the highest number of citations in the field. The research team was mainly led by Prof. Richard Tristan, and the journal with the highest number of published papers was Molecular. Dietary polyphenols, oxidative stress, and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects are the most frequently cited articles. Oxidative stress, apoptosis, expression, and other keywords play an important role in connecting other branches of the field.DiscussionOur analysis indicates that the integration of nanoparticles with RSV is poised to become a significant trend. RSV markedly inhibits harmful bacteria, fosters the proliferation of beneficial bacteria, and enhances the diversity of the intestinal flora, thereby preventing intestinal flora dysbiosis. Additionally, RSV exhibits both antibacterial and antiviral properties. It also promotes osteogenesis and serves a neuroprotective function in models of Alzheimer's disease. The potential applications of RSV in medicine and healthcare are vast. A future research challenge lies in modifying its structure to develop RSV derivatives with superior biological activity and bioavailability. In the coming years, innovative pharmaceutical formulations of RSV, including oral, injectable, and topical preparations, may be developed to enhance its bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.