T. Kinoshita

Microtubules ensure transport of vegetative nuclei and sperm cells by fine-tuning their home positions

The paper investigates how microtubules regulate the positioning of vegetative nuclei and sperm cells in Arabidopsis pollen tubes, showing their role in maintaining nuclear order and reproductive success.

Blue light irradiation induces pollen tube rupture in various flowering plants

This study shows blue light causes pollen tube rupture in flowering plants, with increased rupture frequency at higher intensities and associated Ca2+ influx.

Chemical inhibition of stomatal differentiation by perturbation of the master-regulatory bHLH heterodimer via an ACT-Like domain

This study identifies Stomidazolone as a chemical inhibitor of the bHLH heterodimer MUTE-SCREAM, disrupting stomatal differentiation in plants.

Ikzf1 association with Foxp3 for Foxp3-dependent gene repression in Treg cells: induction of autoimmunity and tumor immunity by disrupting the association

This study shows that Ikzf1 associates with Foxp3 to repress genes in Treg cells, and disrupting this association leads to autoimmunity and enhanced tumor immunity.

Image-based quantification of Arabidopsis thaliana stomatal aperture from leaf images

This paper presents an automated image analysis pipeline for quantifying stomatal aperture in Arabidopsis thaliana leaves using brightfield microscopy images.

Requirement of sequential hydrolysis by CD73 and ALP for uptake of vitamin B2 into cells

The paper shows that CD73 and ALP sequentially hydrolyze FAD to riboflavin, which is then taken up by cells, and this process is impaired in GPI-deficient cells.

Photosynthetic-product-dependent Activation of Plasma Membrane H+-ATPase and Nitrate Uptake in Arabidopsis Leaves.

This study shows photosynthesis-dependent activation of PM H+-ATPase in Arabidopsis leaves enhances nitrate uptake, linking photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism.

F-actin regulates polarized secretion of pollen tube attractants in Arabidopsis synergid cell.

This study shows F-actin is essential for polarized secretion of attractants in Arabidopsis synergid cells, affecting pollen tube guidance.

Microplastic pollution of commercial fishes from coastal and offshore waters, Japan

The paper examines microplastic contamination in commercial fish from coastal and offshore waters near Kyushu, Japan, finding higher prevalence and larger sizes in pelagic species compared to demersal ones.

Temporal Changes in Transcripts of MITE Transposable Elements during Rice Endosperm Development

The paper examines temporal changes in MITE TE transcripts during rice endosperm development and finds dynamic up- and downregulation, with some directionally controlled transcripts.

CLPTM1L is a lipid scramblase involved in glycosylphosphatidylinositol biosynthesis

The paper identifies CLPTM1L as a lipid scramblase essential for translocating glucosaminyl-phosphatidylinositol across the ER membrane during GPI biosynthesis.

Cubam receptor-mediated endocytosis in hindgut-derived pseudoplacenta of a viviparous teleost Xenotoca eiseni

The paper identifies Cubam receptor-mediated endocytosis and cathepsin L proteolysis as mechanisms for maternal nutrient absorption in the pseudoplacenta of a viviparous teleost fish.

Mechanosensory trichome cells evoke a mechanical stimuli-induced immune response in plants

The paper shows that trichome cells in Arabidopsis detect mechanical stimuli from raindrops, triggering calcium waves that activate immune responses against pathogens.

A unique small molecule pair controls the plant circadian clock

The paper identifies two small molecules that oppositely regulate the Arabidopsis circadian clock by altering period length, revealing their mode of action through genetic mutants.

Effect of nanocarbon molecules on the Arabidopsis thaliana transcriptome

The paper investigates the effects of nanocarbon molecules on Arabidopsis thaliana transcriptomes and identifies a gene upregulated by these molecules.

Cross-talks of glycosylphosphatidylinositol biosynthesis with glycosphingolipid biosynthesis and ER-associated degradation

The paper identifies B3GALT4's dual role in GPI and glycosphingolipid biosynthesis and shows ER-associated degradation suppresses GPI biosynthesis when GPI transfer to proteins is defective.

Generation of strong casein kinase 1 inhibitor of Arabidopsis thaliana

This study develops a potent CK1 inhibitor, AMI-331, for plant research by optimizing a lead compound through structure-activity relationship studies.

Complement- and inflammasome-mediated autoinflammation-paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

This study identifies AIF-PNH as a disease caused by germline and somatic mutations in PIGT, leading to complement activation and inflammasome-mediated IL-1β secretion, which is treatable with eculizumab.

Pathogen-induced pH changes regulate the growth-defense balance of plants

This study shows that pathogen-induced pH changes regulate plant growth and defense by modulating cellulose synthesis and fungal pathogenicity through COMPANION OF CELLULOSE SYNTHASE proteins.

The FACT complex is required for DNA demethylation at heterochromatin during reproduction in Arabidopsis

This study shows that the FACT complex facilitates DME-mediated DNA demethylation at heterochromatin during Arabidopsis reproduction by enabling access to GC-rich, nucleosome-dense regions.