# CRB1-associated retinal degeneration is dependent on bacterial translocation from the gut

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Retinal Development and Disorders Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 24 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.040 |
| Corresponding authors | Shanzhen Peng |
| Institution | Sun Yat-sen University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Retinal Development and Disorders Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/retinal-development-and-disorders/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.040](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.040)

## Topics

CRB1 · Retinal degeneration · bacterial translocation · gut microbiome · gut-retina axis · intestinal barrier dysfunction · microbial dysbiosis · systemic inflammation · Inherited retinal degeneration · CRB1 mutations

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