Cytoplasmic Abundant Heat-Soluble Proteins from Tardigrades Protect Synthetic Cells Under Stress
Yongkang Xi, Jianming Mao, Samuel J. Chen, Hossein Moghimianavval, Young Jin Lee, Ayush Panda, Alexander J. Huang, Daniel H. Zhou, L. Andy Xu, Kayla Y. Fu, Solomon Adera, Andrew L. Ferguson, Allen P. Liu
The paper shows CAHS12 proteins protect synthetic cells under stress by forming a network that maintains membrane integrity and preserves encapsulated components.
Nature Communications · May 2, 2026Peer-reviewedSynthetic Biology