Gold nanoparticles and breast cancer: A bibliometric analysis of the current state of research and future directions

Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are widely searched for their usage in breast cancer research because of their unique features. For example, these particles can deliver drugs to specific sites, making imaging and photothermal therapy possible, thus rendering them suitable particles for theranostic purposes. Bibliometric research is a statistical analytical technique useful for the data systematically found in the literature. In this bibliometric study, the global research output regarding GNPs in breast cancer (BC) research was analyzed, mapped, and evaluated using bibliometric indicators.