Yohta Fukuda

A novel metalloprotease family discovered through a tardigrade

The paper identifies RvPeti, a novel metalloprotease from a tardigrade, through structural and biochemical analysis, revealing its Zn2+-dependent proteolytic activity.

Purification-free cryo-EM reveals endogenous assemblies from minute tardigrade samples

This study uses purification-free cryo-EM to analyze endogenous macromolecular assemblies from tardigrade samples, revealing structures like vitellogenin and ferritin.

Cryo-EM structures of a neofunctionalized tardigrade peroxiredoxin specialized for nucleic acid binding

This study characterizes the structure and function of RvPrxL, a neofunctionalized peroxiredoxin from tardigrades that binds nucleic acids in the nucleus.

A copper-dependent, redox-based hydrogen peroxide perception in plants

This study identifies a copper-dependent redox receptor in plants that perceives hydrogen peroxide through a surface-bound copper ion.