# Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence lipid PDIM inhibits autophagy in mice

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 28 |
| Journal | Nature Microbiology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41564-024-01797-5 |
| Corresponding authors | Ekansh Mittal, Jennifer A. Philips |
| Institution | Washington University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/mycobacterium-research-and-diagnosis/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41564-024-01797-5](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-024-01797-5)

## Topics

Mycobacterium tuberculosis · Phthiocerol dimycocerosate · Phthiocerol dimycocerosate · Virulence lipid · autophagy inhibition · Host-pathogen interactions · mycobacterial pathogenesis · Virulence lipid · autophagy evasion · mouse model

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