# Integrative 3D genomics with multi-omics analysis and functional validation of genetic regulatory mechanisms of abdominal fat deposition in chickens

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Genetics and Reproduction Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 19 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-53692-6 |
| Corresponding authors | Hui Li, Hui Zhang |
| Institution | Northeast Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Genetics and Reproduction Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-genetics-and-reproduction/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-53692-6](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-53692-6)

## Topics

Fat deposition · Gallus gallus · divergent selection lines · GWAS · 3D genomics · chromatin interaction network · epigenomics · transcriptomics · rs734209466 · allele-specific enhancer · IGFBP2 · IGFBP5 · IRF4 · transcription factor binding · preadipocyte differentiation · preadipocyte proliferation · poultry breeding · molecular targets for selective breeding · Genetic regulatory mechanisms · Hi-C

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