Marı́a Solà

Structural basis and mechanism of action of NrdR, a bacterial master regulator of ribonucleotide reduction

This study elucidates the structural basis and mechanism of NrdR, a bacterial regulator of ribonucleotide reduction, showing how nucleotides modulate its quaternary structure and activity.

Unveiling the Molecular Mechanisms of the Type-IX Secretion System's Response Regulator: Structural and Functional Insights

This study characterizes PorX, a response regulator in the Type-IX secretion system, revealing its unique enzymatic activity and zinc-dependent dimerization, with implications for virulence factor secretion in bacterial pathogens.

Wax worm saliva and the enzymes therein are the key to polyethylene degradation by Galleria mellonella

The paper identifies two enzymes in wax worm saliva that oxidize and depolymerize polyethylene, overcoming a key bottleneck in plastic biodegradation.