C. Zubieta

Metal ion activation and DNA recognition by the Deinococcus radiodurans manganese sensor DR2539

This study investigates the metal ion activation and DNA recognition mechanisms of DR2539 in Deinococcus radiodurans using biophysical analyses and structural data.

The ALOG domain defines a new family of plant-specific transcription factors acting during Arabidopsis flower development

This paper identifies the DNA binding motif and structural basis of the ALOG transcription factor family in Arabidopsis, revealing its role in organ boundary formation during flower development.

SEPALLATA-driven MADS transcription factor tetramerization is required for inner whorl floral organ development

The paper shows that SEPALLATA-driven MADS tetramerization is essential for inner whorl floral organ identity, beyond its role in meristem determinacy.

Phase separation and molecular ordering of the prion-like domain of the thermosensory protein EARLY FLOWERING 3

The paper investigates the phase separation behavior of the prion-like domain of ELF3 in Arabidopsis, showing how polyQ length affects structural transitions and hydrogel formation.

The F-box cofactor UFO redirects the LEAFY floral regulator to novel cis-elements

This study identifies a novel mechanism by which the F-box protein UFO modulates the DNA-binding specificity of the master transcription factor LFY through direct interaction with novel cis-elements.

Cell layer-specific expression of the homeotic MADS-box transcription factor PhDEF contributes to modular petunia petal morphogenesis

The paper shows that cell-layer specific expression of PhDEF affects different parts of petunia petals, revealing modular development.

The Intervening Domain Is Required For DNA-binding and Functional Identity of Plant MADS Transcription Factors

This study shows the Intervening domain is essential for DNA-binding and functional identity of plant MADS transcription factors through structural and functional analyses.

Unraveling the role of MADS transcription factor complexes in apple tree dormancy using sequential DAP-seq

This study identifies MADS TF complexes regulating apple tree dormancy using seq-DAP-seq and transcriptomics, revealing a gene regulatory network and evolutionary insights.

The LEAFY floral regulator displays pioneer transcription factor properties

This study shows that LEAFY, a floral regulator in Arabidopsis, binds both methylated and non-methylated DNA and can induce chromatin accessibility in target genes.

Molecular mechanisms of Evening Complex activity in Arabidopsis

This paper identifies the molecular mechanisms of the Evening Complex (EC) in Arabidopsis, showing how ELF3 and ELF4 modulate LUX DNA binding and demonstrating structure-based engineering of a modified LUX allele that alters plant growth.

Cryo-EM structure of adenovirus type 3 fibre with desmoglein 2 shows a novel mode of receptor engagement

The paper determines the cryo-EM structure of a complex between adenovirus type 3 fibre knob and desmoglein 2, revealing a novel receptor engagement mechanism.