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Robert Seed

University of California SystemORCID 0000-0002-7588-9903Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Biophysics· 1 Developmental Biology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 1 Assay:protein structure· 1 Research Focus:protein structure prediction· 1

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Biao Chen· 1 shared Erica YaoiD· 1 shared Ethan Chuang· 1 shared Julia Wong· 1 shared Junrui LiiD· 1 shared Kuan ZhangiD· 1 shared Li WangiD· 1 shared Mingliang JiniD· 1 shared

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Latent-TGF-β has a domain swapped architecture

Mingliang Jin, Robert Seed, Tiffany Shing, Li Wang, Junrui Li, Yifan Cheng, Stephen L. Nishimura

The paper identifies a domain-swapped architecture in latent TGF-β, crucial for its activation through dynamic allostery.

Nature Communications · Nov 25, 2025Peer-reviewedBiophysics

Acquisition of cellular properties during alveolar formation requires differential activity and distribution of mitochondria

Kuan Zhang, Erica Yao, Biao Chen, Ethan Chuang, Julia Wong, Robert Seed, Stephen L Nishimura, Paul J. Wolters, Pao-Tien Chuang

This study shows mitochondrial activity and distribution are critical for cellular functions during alveolar formation, enabling secretion and migration necessary for alveoli development.

eLife · Apr 6, 2022Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology