Jingwei Xu

This study identifies surface proteins in Asgard archaea using visual surfaceomics, revealing a peptidophilic cell surface involved in peptide capture and symbiotic interactions.

The paper reports the structure of the mammalian ciliary transition zone microtubule doublet using cryo-electron tomography, revealing unique proteins and their roles in microtubule stabilization and transport regulation.

This study elucidates the stepwise firing mechanism of the Algoriphagus machipongonensis extracellular contractile injection system using cryo-EM and structure-guided engineering.

This paper introduces a simplified high-pressure freezing workflow using optimized planchettes for cryo-ET, improving vitrification and reducing handling for diverse specimens.

This study identifies CisA as a membrane protein essential for the function of the Streptomyces coelicolor contractile injection system, showing it mediates recruitment to the membrane and firing.

The paper identifies a contact-dependent antagonism mechanism in archaea mediated by a CIS similar to bacterial T6SSs, revealing its role in shaping microbial communities.

This study identifies the molecular mechanisms of ixotrophy in bacteria, revealing the role of multiple secretion systems and regulatory elements in predatory behavior.

The paper introduces FilamentID, a workflow to identify filament composition in cells, finding Ald4ALDH2 and Acs1ACSS2 form filaments in mitochondria and nucleus during meiosis, aiding cell recovery from stress.