# miR-276 and miR-182013-5p modulate insect metamorphosis and reproduction via dually regulating juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 41 |
| Journal | Communications Biology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s42003-024-07285-0 |
| Corresponding authors | Shutang Zhou |
| Institution | Henan University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neurobiology-and-insect-physiology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s42003-024-07285-0](https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-07285-0)

## Topics

miR-276 · miR-182013-5p · juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase · Jhamt · juvenile hormone biosynthesis · JH titer · insect metamorphosis · migratory locust · precocious nymphal ecdysis · vitellogenesis · miRNA dual regulation · nymphal development · Vg expression · vitellogenesis · rate-limiting enzyme · miRNA-mRNA binding dynamics

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neurobiology-and-insect-physiology-research/2026. Accessed 2026-07-21.

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