The Microchimerism Literature Atlas

Gruber M. C., Kummer D., Sallinger K., Cleaves H. J., AYDINOĞLU A. U., Kroneis T.

Bioinformatics and Biology Insights, vol.19, 2025 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/11779322251324104
  • Journal Name: Bioinformatics and Biology Insights
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Keywords: bibliographic database, citation analysis, Literature atlas, microchimerism, research tool, research trend visualization
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The Microchimerism Literature Atlas (MCLA) is a comprehensive online dataset to facilitate the investigation of microchimerism (MC), condition where individuals harbor cells from another individual of the same species. The MCLA provides access to more than 15 000 references from MC research, covering peer-reviewed articles and reviews from 1970 to the present. Key features include a multidimensional search function and logical operators for assembling search queries. The MCLA dataset offers a clearly structured data table view, combined with dynamic graphical data representation and visual citation analysis, aiding in the investigation and identification of research trends and patterns. The MCLA supports data export in various formats and receives regular updates. The MCLA is being developed as an essential resource for the MC research community while its framework is easily adaptable for custom literature datasets, enabling its use in other research fields.