Y. Ueno

Structure of a monomeric photosystem I core associated with iron-stress-induced-A proteins from Anabaena sp. PCC 7120

The paper determines the structure of a monomeric photosystem I core complex with IsiA proteins from Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 under iron deficiency, revealing their role in inhibiting PSI oligomerization.

Phosphorylation of light-harvesting complex II controls excitation energy spillover between photosystems

The paper shows phosphorylated LHCIIs in green algae mediate excitation energy spillover from PSII to PSI, enhancing photosynthetic adaptation under variable light conditions.

Reconstructing cell interactions and state trajectories in pancreatic cancer stromal tumoroids

This study develops a stromal tumoroid model of pancreatic cancer to investigate cell interactions and state changes, identifying key factors like SDC1 and PPARG that influence cancer cell behavior and therapy response.

Structural insights into an evolutionary turning-point of photosystem I from prokaryotes to eukaryotes

The paper presents a cryo-EM structure of tetrameric PSI from Cyanophora paradoxa, revealing structural differences from cyanobacterial PSI that suggest evolutionary changes in PSI organization.

Structural basis for the absence of low-energy chlorophylls responsible for photoprotection from a primitive cyanobacterial PSI

The paper solves the structure of a cyanobacterial PSI lacking low-energy chlorophylls, revealing their absence and functional roles in photoprotection and evolution.

A small-molecule fluorescent probe for live-cell imaging of endocytosis

This paper introduces a fluorescent probe, ECGreen, for live-cell imaging of endocytosis, showing increased fluorescence upon internalization into acidic vesicles.

A Simple Fluorescence Assay for Cystine Uptake via the xCT in Cells using Selenocystine and a Fluorescent Probe

This paper introduces a fluorescence assay to measure xCT-mediated cystine uptake using selenocystine and a fluorescent probe, and evaluates its activity in different cells and inhibitor efficiency.

THz irradiation inhibits cell division by affecting actin dynamics

This study shows THz irradiation inhibits cell division by preventing the disappearance of the contractile ring and promoting F-actin polymerization in human cells.

Amphipathic Fluorescent Dyes for Sensitive and Long-Term Monitoring of Plasma Membranes

This paper introduces new fluorescent dyes for long-term and low-toxicity imaging of plasma membranes in neurons and exosomes.

Circumstances and factors of sleep-related sudden infant deaths in Japan

This study investigates recent trends and risk factors of sleep-related sudden infant deaths in Japan, identifying high odds ratios for teenage mothers and later birth order.

Propagation of THz irradiation energy through aqueous layers: Demolition of actin filaments in living cells

THz radiation propagates through aqueous media and demolishes actin filaments in living cells without affecting cell viability.

Geochemical and metagenomic characterization of Jinata Onsen, a Proterozoic-analog hot spring, reveals novel microbial diversity including iron-tolerant phototrophs and thermophilic lithotrophs

The paper characterizes the geochemistry and microbial communities of Jinata Onsen, revealing novel microbial diversity and insights into Proterozoic-like ecosystems.