# The modified RNA base acp3U is an attachment site for N-glycans in glycoRNA

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 90 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.044 |
| Corresponding authors | Benjamin A. Garcia, Ryan A. Flynn |
| Institution | Washington University School of Medicine, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/rna-and-protein-synthesis-mechanisms/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.044](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.044)

## Topics

acp3U · modified RNA base · N-glycans · glycoRNA · glycoRNA · post-transcriptional modification · glycan attachment site · glycoRNA

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