K. Kuwata

Chemical screen of Arabidopsis zygote and proteomics in tobacco BY-2 cells identify general plant cell division inhibitors

The paper identifies two plant cell division inhibitors through chemical screening in Arabidopsis zygotes and validates their effects in tobacco BY-2 cells and multiple plant species.

Morphological variation and phylogeny of Karenia selliformis (Gymnodiniales, Dinophyceae) in an intensive cold-water algal bloom in eastern Hokkaido, Japan in September-November 2021

The paper examines the morphology and phylogeny of Karenia selliformis and other co-occurred dinoflagellates in a harmful algal bloom in eastern Hokkaido, Japan, identifying morphological variation and genetic similarity to a bloom in Kamchatka, Russia.

Conversion of cancer-associated fibroblasts from pro- to antitumor improves the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer to chemotherapeutics

This study converts pro-tumor CAFs to anti-tumor CAFs using Meflin induction, enhancing PDAC chemosensitivity through improved drug delivery and reduced tissue stiffness.

Improved synthetic lipidation-based protein translocation system for SNAP-tag fusion proteins

This paper improves a synthetic lipidation system for translocating SNAP-tag fusion proteins to the plasma membrane, enhancing its applicability for controlling cell-signaling molecules.

Activation of SnRK2 by the Raf-like kinase ARK represents a common mechanism of ABA response in embryophytes

The paper identifies Ser1029 phosphorylation as critical for ARK activation in ABA response, showing its role in SnRK2 regulation and stress tolerance in moss.

Generation of strong casein kinase 1 inhibitor of Arabidopsis thaliana

This study develops a potent CK1 inhibitor, AMI-331, for plant research by optimizing a lead compound through structure-activity relationship studies.