M. Raffeiner

XopM, a FFAT motif containing type-III effector protein from Xanthomonas, suppresses PTI responses at the plant plasma membrane

This study identifies XopM, a type-III effector from Xanthomonas, which suppresses plant immunity by interacting with VAP proteins via FFAT motifs.

ER-anchored protein sorting controls the fate of two proteasome activators for intracellular organelle communication during proteotoxic stress

The paper identifies ERAPS as a system controlling proteasome activator fate during proteotoxic stress, revealing a trade-off between proteasome function and energy metabolism.

The Xanthomonas type-III effector protein XopS stabilizes CaWRKY40a to regulate defense hormone responses and preinvasion immunity in pepper (Capsicum annuum)

This study identifies XopS as a bacterial effector that stabilizes WRKY40, altering phytohormone responses and promoting pathogen virulence in pepper.

A bacterial effector counteracts host autophagy by promoting degradation of an autophagy component

This study shows that the bacterial effector XopL suppresses plant autophagy by degrading SH3P2, revealing a novel pathogen strategy to evade host defense.