# A non-canonical role for a small nucleolar RNA in ribosome biogenesis and senescence

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 60 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.019 |
| Corresponding authors | Joshua T. Mendell |
| Institution | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, United States |

**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:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.019](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.06.019)

## Topics

SNORA13 · small nucleolar RNA · cellular senescence · ribosome biogenesis · pseudouridylation · ribosomal decoding center · free ribosomal proteins · RPL23 · 60S ribosomal subunit · p53 activation · p53-mediated senescence · genome-wide screen · oncogene-induced senescence · non-canonical snoRNA function · ribosomal protein accumulation · Translation regulation · nucleolar stress response

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