N. Shabek

Structural insights into rice KAI2 receptor provide functional implications for perception and signal transduction

This study presents the first crystal structure of rice KAI2, revealing residues critical for ligand perception, catalytic activity, and signal transduction, and identifies hydrophobic interactions in the KAI2-D3 complex.

Analysis of 26S Proteasome Activity Across Arabidopsis Tissues

This study measures 26S proteasome activity in different Arabidopsis tissues using two extraction methods and a fluorogenic assay, revealing tissue-specific activity patterns.

C-terminal conformational changes in SCF-D3/MAX2 ubiquitin ligase are required for KAI2-mediated signaling

This study investigates the role of MAX2 C-terminal helix conformational changes in KAR/KL and SL signaling, showing conservation of its function between pathways.

Structure of maize BZR1-type β-amylase BAM8 provides new insights into its noncatalytic adaptation

The paper determines the crystal structure of maize BAM8, a noncatalytic BZR1-type β-amylase, and reveals its structural adaptations and potential regulatory roles.

A KARRIKIN INSENSITIVE2 paralog in lettuce mediates highly sensitive germination responses to karrikinolide

This study identifies LsKAI2b as the lettuce receptor mediating sensitive KAR1 germination responses, with specific residues determining ligand specificity.

Structural and Functional Analyses Explain Pea KAI2 Receptor Diversity and Reveal Stereoselective Catalysis During Signal Perception

The paper analyzes the structural and functional diversity of pea KAI2 receptors, revealing stereoselective catalysis and ligand perception differences between KAI2A and KAI2B.

Structural Insights into Photoactivation of Plant Cryptochrome-2

This study determines the crystal structure of Arabidopsis CRY2 in its active state and identifies structural elements involved in photoactivation and regulation.