# Spatial transcriptomics reveals discrete tumour microenvironments and autocrine loops within ovarian cancer subclones

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 66 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-47271-y |
| Corresponding authors | Elena Denisenko, Paul A. Cohen, Yu Yu, Alistair R. R. Forrest |
| Institution | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Australia |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/cancer-related-molecular-mechanisms-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-47271-y](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-47271-y)

## Topics

High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma · HGSOC · spatial transcriptomics · Visium spatial transcriptomics · CosMx single molecule imaging · Tumor heterogeneity · Tumor heterogeneity · Copy number variation · Tumor microenvironment · cell-to-cell communication analysis · autocrine loops · ligand-receptor expression · stromal cells · immune cell populations · fibroblasts · endothelial cells · Chemotherapy resistance · subclone-specific signalling

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