T. Uemura

Refinement of a technique for collecting and evaluating the osmolality of haemolymph from Drosophila larvae

This study refines methods for collecting and measuring haemolymph osmolality in Drosophila larvae, concluding the true value is approximately 306.0 mOsm kg-1.

Rapid Vacuolar Sorting of the Borate Transporter BOR1 Requires the Adaptor Protein Complex AP-4 in Arabidopsis

This study shows that AP-4 is required for rapid vacuolar sorting of the borate transporter BOR1 in Arabidopsis under high-B conditions.

ER-to-Golgi trafficking via a dynamic intermediate cis-Golgi tubular network in Arabidopsis

This study identifies the ERGIC in Arabidopsis as a dynamic, Golgi-independent tubular network that generates stable cisternae-like Golgi structures through sphingolipid acyl-chain length regulation.

Lysosomal vesiculophagy terminates STING signalling

This study identifies lysosomal vesiculophagy as a mechanism for STING degradation, preventing sustained type I interferon response.

Structural basis for channel conduction in the pump-like channelrhodopsin ChRmine

The paper presents the cryo-EM structure of ChRmine, revealing unique architectural features and provides insights into its conduction mechanism and potential for optogenetic applications.

Cryo-EM structure of the MgtE Mg2+ channel pore domain in Mg2+-free conditions reveals cytoplasmic pore opening

The paper determines the cryo-EM structure of MgtE in Mg2+-free conditions, revealing cytoplasmic pore opening and kink motions in TM2 and TM5 helices.

TGN/EE SNARE protein SYP61 is ubiquitinated and required for carbon/nitrogen-nutrient responses in Arabidopsis

This study identifies SYP61 as a ubiquitinated SNARE protein in Arabidopsis, showing its role in nutrient stress responses and trafficking.

Homeostatic regulation of STING by Golgi-to-ER membrane traffic

This study identifies STING as a cargo of Golgi-to-ER transport and shows that impaired retrograde transport due to COPA syndrome mutations leads to STING activation and autoinflammation.