Takeshi Fukuma

CAMSAP2 condensates drive a γ-TuRC-independent pathway for non-centrosomal microtubule nucleation

This study identifies CAMSAP2 condensates as a γ-TuRC-independent mechanism for non-centrosomal microtubule nucleation through phase separation and tubulin organization.

Dihydroxyhexanoic acid biosynthesis controls turgor in pathogenic fungi

This study identifies PKS2 and PBG13 as essential for forming a semipermeable cell wall in pathogenic fungi, enabling turgor pressure and pathogenicity.

Probing nanomechanics by direct indentation using Nanoendoscopy-AFM reveals the nuclear elasticity transition in cancer cells

This study uses Nanoendoscopy-AFM to directly measure nuclear elasticity in cancer cells, finding increased elasticity under serum depletion and decreased elasticity with TGF-β treatment.

The increase in cell volume and nuclear number of the koji-fungus Aspergillus oryzae contributes to its high enzyme productivity

This study shows that increased cell volume and nuclear number in Aspergillus oryzae correlate with high enzyme productivity and identifies genetic and environmental factors involved.

Epithelium Stratifies via Nucleation and Growth Induced by Foam-Geometric Instability

This study identifies a mechanism for epithelial stratification analogous to a phase transition, driven by foam-geometric instability and nucleation-growth processes.

Intuitive interpretation of heterochromatin and euchromatin through rapid Hi-C analysis

This paper introduces a rapid method to classify heterochromatin and euchromatin using Hi-C data, providing intuitive visual interpretation of contact frequencies.