# Peptide REF1 is a local wound signal promoting plant regeneration

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Molecular Biology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 93 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.04.040 |
| Corresponding authors | Lei Deng, Chuanyou Li |
| Institution | Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Molecular Biology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/plant-molecular-biology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.04.040](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.04.040)

## Topics

REF1 peptide · wound signaling · plant regeneration · local wound signal · peptide signaling · wound response · regenerative capacity

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