# PEDV-spike-protein-expressing mRNA vaccine protects piglets against PEDV challenge

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Virus Infections Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 46 |
| Journal | mBio |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1128/mbio.02958-23 |
| Corresponding authors | Yongxiang Zhao |
| Institution | Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Virus Infections Studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-virus-infections-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1128/mbio.02958-23](https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.02958-23)

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