Global Research Trends in Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: Coword and Visualization Study.

Using co-word analysis and literature visualization, we revealed the hotspots, knowledge structure, and trends of evolution of TKIs research between 2016 and 2020. TKIs research mainly focused on targeted therapies against varied tumors, particularly against non-small-cell lung cancer. The attention on chronic myeloid leukemia and pharmacokinetics was gradually decreasing, but the focus on HER2 and ALK was rapidly increasing. TKIs research had shown a clear development path: TKIs research was disease focused and revolved around "gene targets/targeted drugs/resistance mechanisms." Our outcomes will provide sound and effective support to researchers, funders, policymakers, and clinicians.