Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron and Human Health: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends

Authors
Farzaneh Hasanian-Langroudi 1
Mehdi Hedayati 2
Farzad Esmaeili 1
Maryam Tohidi 1
Seyed Davar Siadat 3
1 Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Metabolic and Obesity Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Molecular Biology, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3 Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
10.61882/ibj.5097
Abstract
Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron is a highly abundant Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium that plays a crucial role in maintaining intestinal homeostasis and modulating intestinal diseases. A bibliometric study was conducted to examine global publication trends on B. thetaiotaomicron, using the Scopus database and scientific metrics software over the period 1965-2024. The study investigated variables such as publication year, reference numbers, article type, country, language, and author affiliation. Among the 2,510 articles reviewed on B. thetaiotaomicron, findings indicated that inflammatory bowel disease was the most frequently studied condition. The journal “Anaerobe” published the highest number of articles (n = 68). The United States ranked as the leading country, contributing 969 publications. A total of 14 languages were used in the publications, with 96% written in English. Given the increasing prevalence of digestive diseases and the need for more effective treatments than conventional therapies, B. thetaiotaomicron could be considered a promising therapeutic candidate.
Keywords
Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
Bibliometrics
Microbiota
Iranian Biomedical Journal
Volume 30, Issue 1 - Serial Number 122
January and February 2026
Pages 36-46