The transition metal copper is biologically essential across all three domains of life. Several copper-dependent proteins and enzymes produced by the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis have bee...

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a toxicologically relevant trichothecene mycotoxin frequently found in cereal products. It is a virulence factor produced by the plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum during cere...

Researchers from the University of Melbourne engineered Plasmodium vivax diagnostic protein with enhanced yield and stability while preserving antibody-binding, paving the way for more reliable malari...

The distinct functional roles of chemokines CCL27 and CCL28 in epithelial immunity of skin and mucosal tissues, respectively, are coordinated by their shared receptor, CCR10, and the CCL28-specific receptor, CCR3. To identify determinants of receptor activation, internalization and binding specificity, we conducted structure-function studies focused on the N-termini of these two chemokines. Deletion of two N-terminal residues of CCL27 resulted in a CCR10 antagonist, highlighting the critical roles of these residues in driving receptor pharmacology.

Photosystem II (PSII) is a multiprotein complex and plays a central role in oxygenic photosynthesis. PsbU, a 12 kDa subunit of PSII, is associated with thermotolerance and a structural stabilization o...

Photosystem II (PSII) is a multiprotein complex and plays a central role in oxygenic photosynthesis. PsbU, a 12 kDa subunit of PSII, is associated with thermotolerance and a structural stabilization o...

The endospores of Bacillus subtilis are encased in a multilayered protective structure comprising core, cortex, inner and outer coats, and an outermost crust. Among the proteins required for crust for...

Fibrillin-1 (FBN1) is an essential component of the extracellular matrix, forming microfibril bundles that are important for the proper development of elastic tissues found in the aorta and lung, as w...

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz developed a zebrafish model to show that low maternal docosahexaenoic acid can disrupt embryo eye development and immune gene expression, offering a ...

Bacterial polymorphic toxins are modular weapons that mediate inter-microbial competition and host interactions by delivering diverse cytotoxic domains through specialized secretion systems. Here, we ...

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Lipid profiling in a rare disease mouse model reveals metabolic shifts and inflammation in the retinal pigment epithelium — offering promising biomarker leads to combat blindness.

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella poses a significant global health threat. The Type III Secretion System 1 (T3SS-1) and its ATPase InvC are crucial for virulence and promising drug targets. Throug...