H. Matsui

The leucine-rich repeat receptor kinase QSK1 is a novel regulator of PRR-RBOHD complex and is employed by the bacterial effector HopF2Pto to modulate plant immunity

The paper identifies QSK1 as a novel negative regulator of PRR-RBOHD complex and shows it is targeted by the bacterial effector HopF2Pto to suppress plant immunity.

Diatom pyrenoids are encased in a protein shell that enables efficient CO2 fixation

This study identifies a protein shell surrounding diatom pyrenoids that enhances CO2 fixation efficiency and reveals its structural and functional role through in vivo and in vitro analyses.

Genetic and phosphoproteomic basis of LysM-mediated immune signaling in Marchantia polymorpha highlights conserved elements and new aspect of pattern-triggered immunity in land plants

This study identifies LysM receptor components and phosphoproteomic regulators of PTI in M. polymorpha, revealing conserved and novel elements of plant immune signaling.

Cleavage of the Jaw1 C-terminal region enhances its augmentative effect on the Ca2+ release via inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors

This study shows that cleavage of Jaw1's C-terminal region by the signal peptidase complex enhances its ability to augment Ca2+ release via IP3Rs.

Characterization of HcaA, a novel autotransporter protein in Helicobacter cinaedi, and its role in host cell adhesion

This study identifies HcaA, a novel autotransporter protein in H. cinaedi, as critical for host cell adhesion and bacterial colonization through its RGD motif.

Robust capability of renal tubule fatty acid uptake from apical and basolateral membranes in physiology and disease

This study investigates fatty acid uptake by renal tubule epithelial cells in mice, showing uptake from both blood and urine, and storage as neutral lipids, with CD36 playing a key role in blood-derived uptake.

HBO1-MLL interaction promotes AF4/ENL/P-TEFb-mediated leukemogenesis

This study identifies the HBO1-MLL interaction as critical for leukemogenesis by facilitating the AF4/ENL/P-TEFb complex-mediated gene activation in MLL fusion proteins.

HOXA9 promotes MYC-mediated leukemogenesis by maintaining gene expression for multiple anti-apoptotic pathways

This study shows HOXA9 promotes MYC-driven leukemogenesis by maintaining anti-apoptotic gene expression through multiple pathways.

Interceptive capturing in large-billed crows: Velocity-dependent weighing of prediction of future target location and visual feedback of current target location.

This study shows that large-billed crows adjust their interception strategy based on target velocity, using predictive mechanisms for fast targets and visual feedback for slow targets.

APOBEC3B reporter myeloma cell lines identify DNA damage response pathways leading to APOBEC3B expression

The paper develops APOBEC3B reporter myeloma cell lines to study DNA damage response pathways that regulate APOBEC3B expression, finding that conventional therapies increase its expression while targeted drugs do not.

Estimation of the Hemoglobin Glycation Rate Constant

This study determines a more accurate estimate of the hemoglobin glycation rate constant (kg) by comparing MRBC calculated from HbA1c, AG, and kg to traditional 51Cr measurements.

Potential Application of Bacteriophages in Enrichment Culture for Improved Prenatal Streptococcus agalactiae Screening

This study tests using bacteriophages to reduce false negatives in S. agalactiae screening by inhibiting E. faecalis growth in enrichment cultures.

Rapid adjustment of pecking trajectory to prism-induced visual shifts in crows.

This study compares how pigeons and crows adjust their pecking trajectories to visual shifts caused by prisms, finding that crows show more flexible visuomotor control.