# Recognition and control of neutrophil extracellular trap formation by MICL

*PRI Rank #5 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #5 |
| 18m citations | 51 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07820-3 |
| Corresponding authors | Gordon D. Brown |
| Institution | University of Exeter, United Kingdom |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/cell-adhesion-molecules-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07820-3](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07820-3)

## Topics

myeloid inhibitory C-type lectin-like receptor · myeloid inhibitory C-type lectin-like receptor · neutrophil extracellular traps · NETs · NET formation · DNA recognition · ROS–PAD4 pathway · auto-inflammatory feedback loop · rheumatoid arthritis · anti-MICL autoantibodies · lupus · severe COVID-19 · Aspergillus fumigatus · systemic infection · neutrophil activation · inhibitory receptor · autoregulatory pathway

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