# Quantitative measurement of antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis reveals genetic determinants of resistance and susceptibility in a target gene approach

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 27 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-023-44325-5 |
| Corresponding authors | Joshua Carter |
| Institution | Research Center Borstel, Germany |

**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/s41467-023-44325-5](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-44325-5)

## Topics

Mycobacterium tuberculosis · drug susceptibility testing · whole-genome sequencing · minimum inhibitory concentration · multivariable linear mixed model · microtiter plate assay · MIC-elevating variants · hypersensitivity mutations · molecular diagnostics · genetics-based diagnostics · drug resistance prediction · Genotype-phenotype mapping · clinical isolates · first-line drugs · Second-line drugs

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