# Small noncoding RNAs and sperm nuclear basic proteins reflect the environmental impact on germ cells

*PRI Rank #15 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Sperm and Testicular Function Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #15 |
| 18m citations | 21 |
| Journal | Molecular Medicine |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s10020-023-00776-6 |
| Corresponding authors | Luigi Montano |
| Institution | University of Turin, Italy |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Sperm and Testicular Function Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/sperm-and-testicular-function/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1186/s10020-023-00776-6](https://doi.org/10.1186/s10020-023-00776-6)

## Topics

small noncoding RNAs · sperm nuclear basic proteins · Environmental pollution · small RNA sequencing · protamine/histone ratio · immature/immune cells · oxidative damage · copper/zinc ratio · MicroRNA · intraflagellar transport · oxidative stress response · Spermatogenesis · Piwi-interacting RNAs · Epigenetic modifications · sperm motility · sperm concentration · male germ cells · spermiogram

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