A. K. Sinha

Phosphorylation of KRP3, a KIP-related protein by MPK3 modulates rice tiller and seed number by fine-tuning cell division

This study identifies KRP3 as a phosphorylation target of MPK3, showing that their interaction modulates rice tiller and seed number by regulating cell division.

MPK4 mediated phosphorylation of PIF4 controls thermosensing by regulation of H2A.Z deposition in Arabidopsis

This study shows that MPK4 phosphorylates PIF4, which regulates ARP6 and H2A.Z deposition to control thermosensing in Arabidopsis.

Substrate availability and dietary fibre regulate metabolism of tryptophan by human gut microbes

This study shows that dietary fibre and tryptophan availability influence gut microbial metabolism of tryptophan, shifting production between harmful indole and beneficial ILA/IPA metabolites.

Exoribonuclease RNase R protects Antarctic Pseudomonas syringae Lz4W from DNA damage and oxidative stress

This study identifies RNase R's role in protecting Antarctic Pseudomonas syringae Lz4W from DNA damage and oxidative stress through its RNB domain, independent of its exoribonuclease activity or degradosome association.

A novel positive feedback mechanism of ABI5 phosphorylation by mitogen activated protein kinase-3 regulates ABA signaling in Arabidopsis

This study identifies a positive feedback loop where ABI5 phosphorylation by MAP kinase-3 modulates ABA signaling in Arabidopsis, affecting seed germination and drought tolerance.

A novel cross talk of AtRAV1, an ethylene responsive transcription factor with MAP kinases imparts broad spectrum disease resistance in plants

This study identifies AtRAV1 as a transcription factor that interacts with MAP kinases to enhance disease resistance in Arabidopsis and tomato.

Fatty acid starvation activates RelA by depleting lysine precursor pyruvate

The paper shows that fatty acid starvation activates RelA in E. coli by depleting lysine and pyruvate, leading to increased antibiotic tolerance.

Biochemical Characterization of RecBCD Enzyme from An Antarctic Pseudomonas Species and Identification of Its Cognate Chi (χ) Sequence

This study characterizes the biochemical properties of RecBCD enzyme from Pseudomonas syringae Lz4W, identifying a unique Chi sequence and highlighting distinct roles of the RecD subunit in DNA repair and cold tolerance.