N. Nakamura

Stratification of viral shedding patterns in saliva of COVID-19 patients

This study stratifies SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding patterns in saliva into three groups with distinct durations using a mathematical model and clustering, but finds no clear clinical or miRNA biomarkers explaining the differences.

Structure of human DPPA3 bound to the UHRF1 PHD finger reveals its functional and structural differences from mouse DPPA3

This study compares the structural and functional differences between human and mouse DPPA3 in binding to UHRF1 PHD finger, showing weaker human DPPA3 binding and reduced inhibition of UHRF1 chromatin binding.

A YIPF5-GOT1A/B complex directs a transcription independent function of ATF6 in ER export

The paper identifies YIPF5 and GOT1A/B as components of ER export and shows ATF6 has a transcription-independent role in ER export inhibition by FLI-06.

Multiscale modeling of HBV infection integrating intra- and intercellular viral propagation for analyzing extracellular viral markers

This study develops a multiscale mathematical model to predict intrahepatic cccDNA dynamics using serum viral markers, offering a non-invasive method for HBV infection analysis.

Prediction of elimination of intrahepatic cccDNA in hepatitis B virus-infected patients by a combination of noninvasive viral markers

This study develops a noninvasive method using viral markers to predict cccDNA levels in HBV patients, validated against liver biopsy data.

Two cyclic electron flows around photosystem I differentially participate in C4 photosynthesis

This study investigates the role of two cyclic electron flow routes in C4 photosynthesis in Flaveria bidentis, finding that the NDH-dependent route is critical for CO2 assimilation while the PGR5/PGRL1-dependent route has limited contribution.

Complete sequences of epidermin and nukacin encoding plasmids from oral-derived Staphylococcus epidermidis and their antibacterial activity

The paper reports the complete sequences of two plasmids from S. epidermidis that encode bacteriocins, showing partial differences from previously reported sequences and their antibacterial activity.

Effect of luminal surface structure of decellularized aorta on thrombus formation and cell behavior

The paper investigates how the luminal surface structure of decellularized aorta affects thrombus formation and cell behavior, finding that structures closer to native aorta show better anti-coagulant properties and cell recognition.