# Vaccine induction of CD4-mimicking HIV-1 broadly neutralizing antibody precursors in macaques

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

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 34 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.002 |
| Corresponding authors | Kevin O Saunders |
| Institution | Duke University School of Medicine, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited HIV Research and Treatment Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/hiv-research-and-treatment/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.002](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.002)

## Topics

CD4-mimicking antibodies · Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) · B cell lineage · vaccine induction · macaque model · BNAb development · Germline-targeting immunogens · HIV-1 Envelope glycoprotein · B cell lineage · HIV vaccine · HIV vaccine · neutralization breadth · epitope targeting · somatic hypermutation · affinity maturation

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