# The biological functions of microcystins

*PRI Rank #7 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #7 |
| 18m citations | 46 |
| Journal | Water Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122119 |
| Corresponding authors | Nanqin Gan |
| Institution | Institute of Hydrobiology, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/aquatic-ecosystems-and-phytoplankton-dynamics/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.watres.2024.122119](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.122119)

## Topics

Microcystins · biological functions · Cyanotoxins · Hepatotoxicity · protein phosphatase inhibition · microcystin structure · toxin mechanism of action · Cyanobacteria · cyclic peptides · ecological role · biosynthesis · bioactivity

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