# Epididymal acquired sperm microRNAs modify post-fertilization embryonic gene expression

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Sperm and Testicular Function Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 25 |
| Journal | Cell Reports |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114698 |
| Corresponding authors | Colin C. Conine |
| Institution | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, United States |

**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:** [10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114698](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114698)

## Topics

sperm microRNAs · epididymal transit · Dgcr8 knockout mice · Cre/Lox genetics · germline Dgcr8 knockout · epididymal Dgcr8 knockout · testicular sperm · sperm small RNAs · non-genetic inheritance · embryonic gene expression · post-fertilization development · soma-to-germline transfer · miRNA restoration · embryo transcriptome · microinjection rescue · epididymal-acquired miRNAs

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