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Xiaojun Zhu

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Xiaojun Zhu1 paper · Peking University

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Biochemistry· 1 Evolutionary Biology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Assay:long-read sequencing· 1 Research Focus:protein folding & dynamics· 1

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Predictable adaptive evolution of a phage endolysin through substrate recognition optimization

Xiaojun Zhu, Vincent Somerville, Rong Shi, Rojo V. Rakotoharisoa, Roberto A. Chica, Sylvain Moineau, Frank Oechslin

This study shows how endolysins adapt predictably through mutations that enhance substrate recognition, despite functional trade-offs and some variability in evolutionary paths.

bioRxiv · May 11, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

HEPN-AbiV is an RNase in the antiphage system AbiV

Xiaojun Zhu, Carlee Morency, Marie-Ève Picard, Cas Mosterd, Jason A. McAlister, A. Perrault-Jolicoeur, Jennifer Geddes‐McAlister, Rong Shi, Sylvain Moineau

This study identifies AbiV as an RNase in the bacterial antiphage system AbiV, revealing its structure, function, and mechanism of action.

bioRxiv · May 5, 2024 · PreprintBiochemistry