# Sophisticated natural products as antibiotics

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 90 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07530-w |
| Corresponding authors | Kim Lewis, Richard Lee |
| Institution | Northeastern University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/microbial-natural-products-and-biosynthesis/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07530-w](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07530-w)

## Topics

natural products · antibiotics

## Cite this ranking

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/microbial-natural-products-and-biosynthesis/2026. Accessed 2026-10-29.

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