Wanping Chen

Characterization of velvet DNA-binding region by Aspergillus nidulans VelB

This study identifies three conserved arginine residues in the velvet DNA-binding region of Aspergillus nidulans VelB essential for function, showing their role in electrostatic interactions and DNA recognition.

Revisiting the Monascus genus (Eurotiales, Aspergillaceae): A Multilocus Phylogenetic Approach to Species Delimitation

This study uses multilocus phylogenetic analysis to clarify species boundaries within the Monascus genus, identifying 11 species and resolving synonymies.

The VelB intrinsically disordered domain promotes selective heterodimer formation of velvet domain regulatory proteins for fungal development

The paper identifies the VelB intrinsically disordered domain's role in promoting selective heterodimer formation and regulating protein stability in fungal development.