Hiroya Oki

This study identifies the molecular mechanism by which collagen VII's A2 domain recognizes triple helix motifs in fibrillar collagens, revealing structural insights into anchoring fibril formation and its implications for skin fragility diseases.

The paper identifies triple-helical peptides that selectively bind the closed α2I domain of integrin α2β1 without requiring Glu or metal ions, revealing a new binding mode.

This study uses cryo-EM to determine high-resolution structures of type I and IV pili from enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, revealing subunit interactions and hydrated water molecules.