T. Tsuji

Simple ways to avoid collecting highly 137Cs-contaminated Aralia elata buds

The paper evaluates environmental factors affecting 137Cs contamination in Aralia elata buds to provide strategies for avoiding highly contaminated specimens.

m6A mRNA Methylation in Brown Adipose Tissue Regulates Systemic Insulin Sensitivity via an Inter-Organ Prostaglandin Signaling Axis

Cancer relevance of circulating antibodies against LINE-1 antigens in humans

The paper detects higher levels of anti-LINE-1 protein antibodies in cancer patients compared to healthy individuals, suggesting potential diagnostic value for early cancer detection.

Physicochemical properties of the vacuolar membrane and cellular factors determine formation of vacuolar invaginations

The paper shows that vacuolar invaginations in yeast result from changes in membrane physicochemical properties and cellular factors like Hfl1 and the ESCRT machinery.

BAM15 treats mouse sepsis and sepsis-AKI, linking circulating mitochondrial DNA and tubule reactive oxygen species

BAM15 reduces sepsis mortality and kidney damage in mice by decreasing mitochondrial DNA and reactive oxygen species.

Stx2 Induces Differential Gene Expression by Activating Several Pathways and Disturbs Circadian Rhythm Genes in the Proximal Tubule.

This study identifies Stx2-induced differential gene expression and circadian rhythm disruption in proximal tubules, linking these changes to renal dysfunction.

Phosphatidylserine prevents the generation of a protein-free giant plasma membrane domain in yeast

The paper shows that yeast lacking phosphatidylserine form protein-free plasma membrane domains, termed void zones, which resemble artificial lipid domains.

ESCRT machinery mediates selective microautophagy of endoplasmic reticulum

This study identifies the ESCRT machinery and Nem1-Spo7 phosphatase complex as key components mediating micro-ER-phagy in yeast, distinguishing it from macro-ER-phagy.