# Xist ribonucleoproteins promote female sex-biased autoimmunity

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Immune Cell Function and Interaction Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 133 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.037 |
| Corresponding authors | Howard Y. Chang |
| Institution | Stanford University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Immune Cell Function and Interaction Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/immune-cell-function-and-interaction/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.037](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.037)

## Topics

Xist long non-coding RNA · X chromosome inactivation · Sex-biased autoimmunity · Xist ribonucleoprotein complex · autoantibodies · transgenic Xist expression · non-silencing Xist · SJL/J mice · pristane-induced lupus model · T cell reprogramming · B cell reprogramming · chromatin state changes · XIST RNP autoantigens · XX sex chromosome complement · Sex-biased autoimmunity · lncRNA scaffold

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