# Histone lactylation couples cellular metabolism with developmental gene regulatory networks

*PRI Rank #15 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #15 |
| 18m citations | 77 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-023-44121-1 |
| Corresponding authors | Marcos Simões-Costa |
| Institution | Cornell University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/epigenetics-and-dna-methylation/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-023-44121-1](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-44121-1)

## Topics

histone lactylation · glycolysis · Gene regulatory networks · neural crest · pre-somitic mesoderm · chromatin accessibility · active enhancers · LDHA/B · lactyl-CoA · SOX9 · YAP/TEAD · Metabolic reprogramming · embryonic development · cell migration · Epigenetic mechanism

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