K. C. Slep

The Dilute domain of Canoe is not essential for Canoe's role in linking adherens junctions to the cytoskeleton but contributes to robustness of morphogenesis

Crystal structure of the Arabidopsis SPIRAL2 C-terminal domain reveals a p80-Katanin-like domain

The paper determines the crystal structure of the Arabidopsis SPIRAL2 C-terminal domain, revealing a p80-Katanin-like fold and highlighting evolutionary convergence with katanin complexes.

Polo-like kinase 4 homodimerization is not required for catalytic activation, autodestruction, or centriole assembly

This study shows that Plk4 homodimerization is not required for catalytic activation, autodestruction, or centriole assembly, as dimer mutants remain functional through concentration-dependent aggregation.

Multivalent interactions make adherens junction-cytoskeletal linkage robust during morphogenesis

The paper investigates how multivalent interactions contribute to the robustness of adherens junction-cytoskeletal linkage during Drosophila morphogenesis.

Structures of TOG1 and TOG2 From the Human Microtubule Dynamics Regulator CLASP1

The paper presents the x-ray crystal structures of human CLASP1 TOG1 and TOG2, revealing structural differences from XMAP215 TOG domains and insights into their roles in microtubule dynamics.

An ordered pattern of Ana2 phosphorylation by Plk4 is required for centriole assembly

The paper shows that Plk4 phosphorylates Ana2 in an ordered pattern, essential for centriole assembly and integrity.

Control of microtubule dynamics using an optogenetic microtubule plus end-F-actin cross-linker

This paper introduces an optogenetic tool, SxIP-iLID, to control microtubule dynamics by cross-linking MT plus ends with F-actin, revealing effects on MT growth and lamellar exclusion zones.