# A virally encoded tRNA neutralizes the PARIS antiviral defence system

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 62 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07874-3 |
| Corresponding authors | David Bikard, Blake Wiedenheft |
| Institution | Montana State University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/bacteriophages-and-microbial-interactions/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07874-3](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07874-3)

## Topics

Phage-encoded tRNAs · PARIS defence system · Phage immune evasion · tRNA anticodon targeting · host-pathogen interaction · antiviral immunity · Phage-encoded tRNAs · PARIS defence system · Phage immune evasion

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