Topic · Pharmacology
Leech Biology and Applications
Leech Biology and Applications is a research topic within Pharmacology. Science Explorer counts 4.2k research works in it since 1950. 10.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the diverse aspects of medicinal leeches, including their phylogenetic relationships, symbiotic interactions, use in leech therapy for various medical conditions, and the molecular basis of their salivary secretions. The research also delves into the evolutionary history and ecological roles of medicinal leeches.
- Medicinal Leeches
- Hirudotherapy
- Leech Therapy
- Phylogenetic Analysis
- Symbiotic Relationships
- Anticoagulants
- Microbiota
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Osteoarthritis Treatment
- Evolutionary History
- Research works
- 4.2k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 431 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.3% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +25% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
India
28% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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