# Phenylboronic acid-functionalized biomaterials for improved cancer immunotherapy via sialic acid targeting

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 38 |
| Journal | Advances in Colloid and Interface Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103301 |
| Corresponding authors | Kyobum Kim |
| Institution | Dongguk University, South Korea |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/glycosylation-and-glycoproteins-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cis.2024.103301](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2024.103301)

## Topics

phenylboronic acid · sialic acid targeting · Cancer immunotherapy · functionalized biomaterials · boronic acid-sialic acid interaction · tumor microenvironment modulation · Immune checkpoint blockade · glycan shielding · desialylation · Antitumor immunity · T cell activation · immunosuppressive microenvironment · biomaterial design · glycocalyx modification · therapeutic efficacy enhancement

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/glycosylation-and-glycoproteins-research/2026. Accessed 2026-07-21.

Zheng Su, Tinsley Li, Thematic Shifts in Early-High-Impact Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Research: A Bibliometric and Semantic Analysis. bioRxiv 2026.07.04.736459; doi: https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.07.04.736459
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