Manuel Miras

In situ architecture of plasmodesmata suggests mechanisms controlling intercellular exchange

The paper uses cryo-electron tomography to study plasmodesmata structure in Physcomitrium patens, revealing callose's role in shaping channels and identifying MCTP protein assemblies.

A receptor-like kinase controls plasmodesmal transport of conserved 30K viral movement proteins through phosphorylation

RDA2, a lectin receptor-like kinase, directly phosphorylates conserved 30K viral movement proteins to control their plasmodesmal targeting and restrict cell-to-cell viral spread in plants.

Making plant tissue accessible for cryo-electron tomography

This paper describes optimized cryo-ET sample preparation workflows for plant tissues, achieving subnanometer resolution through targeted FIB milling and lamella trimming.

Identification of nuclear pore proteins at plasmodesmata: potential role in intercellular transport?

The paper identifies FG-nucleoporins (FG-NUPs) at plasmodesmata (PD) using bioinformatics, proteomics, and imaging, suggesting a potential role in intercellular transport.