D. J. Cosgrove

Single-molecule tracking reveals dual front door/back door inhibition of Cel7A cellulase by its product cellobiose

This study uses single-molecule tracking to show that cellobiose inhibits Cel7A cellulase by binding to both the product release site and the substrate binding tunnel.

Loosenin-like proteins from Phanerochaete carnosa impact both cellulose and chitin fiber networks

The paper characterizes four LOOL proteins from Phanerochaete carnosa, showing they weaken cellulose and chitin networks but do not enhance cellulase activity.

Saccharide Analysis of Onion Outer Epidermal Walls

The paper analyzes the saccharide composition of onion outer epidermal walls using multiple methods and finds that homogalacturonan makes up about 50% of the polysaccharides.

Pectin methylesterase selectively softens the onion epidermal wall yet reduces acid-induced creep

The paper treats onion epidermal walls with pectin methylesterase, showing it softens the wall but reduces acid-induced creep.

From morphogenesis to pathogenesis: A cellulose loosening protein is one of the most widely distributed tools in nature

The paper investigates the phylogenetic distribution of expansin genes in microbes, revealing their presence in diverse bacterial and fungal lineages and suggesting horizontal gene transfer as a mechanism for their broad distribution.