Anuj Kumar Shukla

Inositol phosphates, pyrophosphates and the genes involved in their turnover in the streptophyte green alga Chara braunii

This study identifies a complex inositol phosphate network in the streptophyte alga Chara braunii, showing its structural and environmental responsiveness before land plants evolved.

Reduced levels of inositol hexakisphosphate kinase (IP6K) impair life-cycle transitions and the intracellular development of Trypanosoma cruzi within human cardiomyocytes

This study shows that reducing IP6K levels in T. cruzi impairs key life-cycle transitions and intracellular development in human cardiomyocytes, suggesting IP6K as a potential drug target for Chagas disease.

The wheat VIH2-3B, a functional PPIP5K controls the localization of fasciclin-like arabinogalactan protein

This study identifies TaVIH2-3B as a PPIP5K that interacts with TaFLA7, affecting its localization and expression in response to drought and grain development in wheat.

A Screening Approach Unveils an Unknown Mn2+ - dependent Endopolyphosphatase Activity in Yeast

The paper introduces a FRET-based assay to detect endopolyphosphatase activity in yeast, revealing a novel Mn2+-dependent enzyme in a quadruple mutant.

Inositol pyrophosphate catabolism by three families of phosphatases controls plant growth and development

This study identifies three phosphatase families involved in inositol pyrophosphate catabolism in plants, showing their roles in growth, development, and nutrient signaling.