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Cancer & Metabolism
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Cancer & Metabolism

2049-3002

Published by: Springer

https://cancerandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 399 59 50 16
Medicine 1585 49 39 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 122
Documents by Best Scientists*: 79
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index:
SCIMAGO SJR:
Impact Factor: 5.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cancer and Metabolism?

The journal primarily tackles Cancer cell, Bioinformatics, Cancer research, Cell biology and Cancer. Some problems in Cancer cell that were presented in Cancer and Metabolism overlapped with concepts under Biochemistry, Cell growth, Citric acid cycle, Metabolism and Glutamine. The main emphasis of it is the research on Biochemistry, emphasizing the topic of Enzyme.

The presented research on Bioinformatics deals specifically with Reactive oxygen species but it also addresses topics in Oxidative stress. Cancer research research presented in Cancer and Metabolism encompasses a variety of subjects, including Cell culture, Metastasis, Breast cancer, Programmed cell death and In vivo. Concepts in Glycolysis, as well as related topics in Intracellular, are covered in the Cell biology research presented in it.

The Cancer study which was featured in the journal aims to expound on the research in Internal medicine. Topics in Internal medicine explored in Cancer and Metabolism were investigated in conjunction with research in Gastroenterology and Oncology. The concepts on Metabolomics presented in Cancer and Metabolism can also apply to other research fields, including Metabolite, Phenotype, Gene and Computational biology.

  • Cancer cell (31.16%)
  • Bioinformatics (29.11%)
  • Cancer research (28.77%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and cancer (385 citations)
  • Metformin directly acts on mitochondria to alter cellular bioenergetics (265 citations)
  • Mitochondria as biosynthetic factories for cancer proliferation (224 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cancer and Metabolism:

The journal publications primarily focus on research topics in Cancer cell, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Mitochondrion and Glycolysis. Cancer cell research presented in the most cited publications falls under the umbrella topic of Cancer. The most cited papers address concerns in Bioinformatics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Calorie restriction, Hypoxia (medical), Weight loss, Phenotype and Cell biology.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Cancer and Metabolism is to combine knowledge in the areas of Cancer research, Cancer, Cancer cell, Metabolomics and Cell biology. Cancer and Metabolism explores issues in Cancer research which can be linked to other research areas like Cell culture, Cell growth, Oxidative phosphorylation, Glutaminase and Mitochondrion. Cancer and Metabolism explores themes in Cancer like Tumor progression and links them with other fields of study like Mechanism (biology).

While the journal focused on Cancer cell, it was also able to explore topics like Viability assay, Metastasis, Glutamine, In vivo and Immunotherapy. The studies on Metabolomics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Oncology, Metabolite, Biochemistry, Disease and Prostate cancer. In the journal, Glycolysis, Transfection and PKM2 are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cell biology research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The diversity and breadth of cancer cell fatty acid metabolism (9 citations)
  • Spatial differentiation of metabolism in prostate cancer tissue by MALDI-TOF MSI. (6 citations)
  • Mitochondrial metabolism as a target for acute myeloid leukemia treatment (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Cancer and Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ralph J. DeBerardinis (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Matthew G. Vander Heiden (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alexei Vazquez (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lewis C. Cantley (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Almut Schulze (5 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Cancer and Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cornell University (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.92% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.22% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.92% of all publications and 45.95% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Connection and Impact on Medical Profession

The advancement in research topics at Cancer and Metabolism not only has profound impacts on our understanding of cancer and cellular processes, but also holds transformative possibilities in the medical field. It particularly intersects with the work of medical assistants and other healthcare professionals who work directly with cancer patients. A direct knowledge gap exists among medical assistants regarding the latest research in cancer biology and metabolism. This section aims to bridge that gap and highlight the importance of staying up-to-date with current research for those entering the healthcare field.

For those aiming to become healthcare professionals, the integration of this knowledge in their training can broaden their comprehension and effectiveness in patient care. As such, prospective medical assistants in various regions, such as Washington, might be interested in programs that highlight current research trends in the cancer field. Programs like the medical assistant programs in Washington, offer an inclusive curriculum that not only covers fundamental healthcare topics but also stays relevant with the current research.

In summary, understanding the research happening in cancer cell and metabolism can significantly aid those in the medical field. By expanding their training and continuously enhancing their knowledge, medical professionals can better contribute to the healthcare system and the battle against cancer.

Top Publications

  • The diversity and breadth of cancer cell fatty acid metabolism

    Shilpa R. Nagarajan;Shilpa R. Nagarajan;Lisa M. Butler;Andrew J. Hoy

    (2021)
    129 Citations
  • Therapy-induced lipid uptake and remodeling underpin ferroptosis hypersensitivity in prostate cancer

    Kaylyn D. Tousignant;Anja Rockstroh;Berwyck L. J. Poad;Ali Talebi

    (2020)
    119 Citations
  • Fructose contributes to the Warburg effect for cancer growth

    Takahiko Nakagawa;Miguel A. Lanaspa;Inigo San Millan;Mehdi Fini

    (2020)
    102 Citations
  • ACSL3 regulates lipid droplet biogenesis and ferroptosis sensitivity in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

    (2022)
    92 Citations
  • Pyruvate carboxylase and cancer progression.

    Violet A. Kiesel;Madeline P. Sheeley;Michael F. Coleman;Eylem Kulkoyluoglu Cotul

    (2021)
    64 Citations
  • Metabolic flux analysis of 3D spheroids reveals significant differences in glucose metabolism from matched 2D cultures of colorectal cancer and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cell lines

    (2022)
    60 Citations
  • Tissue of origin dictates GOT1 dependence and confers synthetic lethality to radiotherapy

    Barbara S. Nelson;Lin Lin;Daniel M. Kremer;Cristovão M. Sousa;Cristovão M. Sousa

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Targeting MYC-enhanced glycolysis for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.

    Kasey R Cargill;C Allison Stewart;Elizabeth M Park;Kavya Ramkumar

    (2021)
    34 Citations

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