Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	105836
Country	Kenya

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Scientometrics
Article Title	Plant extracts with antioxidant and hepatoprotective benefits for liver health: A bibliometric analysis of drug delivery systems
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Gaurav Mittal, Prashanth A, Arkadeep Dhali, Roshan Prasad, Yogesh S, Khulud Mahmood Nurani and Mihnea-Alexandru Găman
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Khulud Mahmood Nurani, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi 30197-00100, Kenya. khuludnurani@gmail.com
Key Words	Liver health; Plant extracts; Drug delivery; Pharmacokinetics; Hepatoprotection; Bioavailability; Bibliometric analysis
Core Tip	The increasing prevalence of liver diseases requires innovative treatments. This bibliometric study maps global research on plant-based therapies integrated with advanced drug delivery systems, analyzing 645 publications from 1981 to 2024. Key innovations, such as nanoparticle encapsulation of curcumin and silymarin, significantly enhance bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. The study highlights global research trends, major contributors, and evolving themes in hepatoprotection. Findings emphasize the need for clinical trials and standardization to bridge the gap between experimental research and clinical application, advancing plant-derived therapies for liver health.
Citation	<p>Mittal G, A P, Dhali A, Prasad R, S Y, Nurani KM, Găman MA. Plant extracts with antioxidant and hepatoprotective benefits for liver health: A bibliometric analysis of drug delivery systems. <i>World J Gastroenterol</i> 2025; 31(18): 105836</p>

Received	2025-02-10 06:49
Peer-Review Started	2025-02-10 06:49
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Return for Revision	2025-03-04 04:05
Revised	2025-03-07 22:03
Second Decision	2025-04-21 02:35
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-21 05:45
Articles in Press	2025-04-21 05:45
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2025-04-28 04:35
Typeset the Manuscript	2025-05-07 00:44

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