# SOX17 enables immune evasion of early colorectal adenomas and cancers

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 59 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07135-3 |
| Corresponding authors | Judith Agudo, Ömer H. Yilmaz |
| Institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07135-3](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07135-3)

## Topics

SOX17 · Immune evasion · Colorectal cancer · Colorectal cancer · Tumorigenesis · tumor microenvironment · Immune infiltration · Gene regulation · Tumor immunity

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