# Structural switch in acetylcholine receptors in developing muscle

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Ion channel regulation and function Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 30 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07774-6 |
| Corresponding authors | Ryan Hibbs |
| Institution | University of California San Diego, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Ion channel regulation and function Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/ion-channel-regulation-and-function/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07774-6](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07774-6)

## Topics

acetylcholine receptors · developing muscle · structural switch · receptor subunit composition · neuromuscular junction · muscle development · synaptic maturation

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