M. Otani

The MKK3 module integrates nitrate and light signals to modulate secondary dormancy in Arabidopsis thaliana

The MKK3 MAPK cascade integrates temperature and after-ripening signals to modulate seed germination

This study identifies the MKK3 MAPK cascade as a regulator of seed germination temperature range by integrating temperature and after-ripening signals through phytohormone metabolism.

Phase-separated nuclear bodies of nucleoporin fusions, SET-NUP214 and NUP98-HOXA9, promote condensation of MLL1 and CRM1 to activate target genes

This study shows that nucleoporin fusions form phase-separated nuclear bodies that enhance gene activation by condensing MLL1 and CRM1 at target loci.

Single-nucleotide substitution determines pollen production in Japanese cedar

This study identifies a single-nucleotide substitution in the TKPR1 gene that determines pollen production in Japanese cedar and suggests its potential application in creating pollen-free plants.

SARS-CoV-2 ORF6 disturbs nucleocytoplasmic trafficking to advance the viral replication

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 ORF6 disrupts nucleocytoplasmic trafficking by inhibiting STAT1 nuclear translocation and binding importin 1, enhancing viral replication, particularly in older individuals.

A novel effect of the antigenic peptides position for presentation upon MHC class I

The paper identifies that N-terminal antigenic peptides are more efficiently presented by MHC-I than C-terminal peptides, linked to rapid degradation of newly synthesized proteins.