Johana C. Misas Villamil

Salicylic acid-triggered apoplastic proteolysis releases cryptic phytocytokines with distinct immunogenic functions

This study identifies two cryptic phytocytokines, PC13 and PC14, released from multifunctional proteins via SA-triggered proteolysis, which have opposing effects on plant immunity.

Processing and release of the maize phytocytokine Zip1

This study identifies a two-stage proteolytic pathway for maize phytocytokine Zip1 maturation and release, revealing spatial and temporal control of immune signaling.

A membrane-anchored inhibitor of papain-like cysteine proteases promotes Pseudomonas root colonization

This study identifies Cpi1, a membrane-anchored protease inhibitor in Pseudomonas that inhibits plant PLCPs, enhancing bacterial root colonization by modulating immune responses.

Prion-like domains control plastid targeting of PEPSI effectors and PEPSI6-mediated modulation of DXR during root symbiosis

This paper identifies prion-like domains (PrLDs) as noncanonical plastid-targeting elements in PEPSI effectors and shows PEPSI6 modulates DXR during root symbiosis.

Proteome Analysis of Soybean Root Apoplast Combined with AlphaFold Prediction Reveal Macrophomina phaseolina Infection Strategies and Potential Targets for Engineering Resistance

The paper uses proteomics and AlphaFold to analyze soybean root apoplast interactions with M. phaseolina, identifying potential resistance targets.

Quantitative detection of plant signaling peptides utilizing ELISA

The paper develops an ELISA-based method to detect plant signaling peptides, demonstrating its ability to quantify Zip1 in plant tissues with nanogram sensitivity.