Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wojciech J. Nawrocki, Michael R. Jones, Raoul N. Frese, Roberta Croce, Vincent M. Friebe
Summary: Photosynthetic reaction centers play a crucial role in solar energy conversion, but transferring them from their natural membrane environment to artificial architectures leads to efficiency losses. This study identified bottlenecks in electron transfer and a short-circuiting of separated charges as the main causes for efficiency reduction in a biophotoelectrode.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yu Gao, Jonatan U. Fangel, William G. T. Willats, Melane A. Vivier, John P. Moore
Summary: The study used glycan microarray technology to profile cell wall polysaccharide and glycoprotein epitopes of Shiraz berries, finding that skins were rich in pectins and xyloglucans, while pulp tissues contained mainly extensin glycoproteins. Overripe berries, particularly from warmer regions, showed degradation of pectin and extensin epitopes.
Article
Biology
Carolin Ulbricht, Ruth Leben, Asylkhan Rakhymzhan, Frank Kirchhoff, Lars Nitschke, Helena Radbruch, Raluca A. Niesner, Anja E. Hauser
Summary: Calcium concentration plays a crucial role in immune cell development and response to pathogens. With a novel numerical analysis, absolute cytoplasmic calcium concentrations in activated B cells have been successfully extracted for the first time.
Article
Biology
Yihua Su, Aarthi Venkat, Yadush Yadav, Lisa B. Puglisi, Samah J. Fodeh
Summary: This study analyzed coronavirus-related tweets to uncover major concerns of US residents during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that topics varied based on socioeconomic status, with under-resourced areas focusing more on personal economic hardship and high-resourced areas prioritizing public health messaging. The research highlights the importance of considering local impact and income disparities in messaging campaigns during public health crises.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Ahmed M. M. Salih, Esmeralda Ruiz Pujadas, Victor M. Campello, Celeste McCracken, Nicholas C. C. Harvey, Stefan Neubauer, Karim Lekadir, Thomas E. E. Nichols, Steffen E. E. Petersen, Zahra Raisi-Estabragh
Summary: This study estimates the biological age of different cardiac regions using magnetic resonance imaging radiomics phenotypes and investigates the determinants of aging in those regions. The results show associations between age gap and factors like visceral adiposity, mental health, dental problems, and bone mineral density.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Biology
Guillaume Peterson St-Laurent, Lauren E. Oakes, Molly Cross, Shannon Hagerman
Summary: Conservation practices in the first decade of the millennium mainly focused on resisting changes and maintaining current conditions, but the increasing impacts of climate change have emphasized the need for transformative action. By introducing the R-R-T scale, researchers found a trend towards transformation in adaptation projects funded since 2011, with varying responses across ecosystems. This suggests a potential shift towards more transformative actions, especially in forested ecosystems.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
I. Raimundo, R. Silva, L. Meunier, S. M. Valente, A. Lago-Leston, T. Keller-Costa, R. Costa
Summary: This study integrated cultivation-dependent and -independent approaches to uncover the chitin processing potential within marine microbiomes. The results showed differential chitin degradation pathways and utilization across marine micro-niches, as well as potential novel chitinolytic enzymes in the genus Aquimarina with applications in blue biotechnology.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Quan Zhou, Nynke S. Van den Berg, Wenying Kang, Jacqueline Pei, Naoki Nishio, Stan Van Keulen, Myrthe A. Engelen, Yu-Jin Lee, Marisa Hom, Johana C. M. Vega Leonel, Zachary Hart, Hannes Vogel, Romain Cayrol, Brock A. Martin, Mark Roesner, Glenn Shields, Natalie Lui, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Roan C. Raymundo, Grace Yi, Monica Granucci, Gerald A. Grant, Gordon Li, Eben L. Rosenthal
Summary: In this study, the clinical imaging performance of a fluorescent antibody was compared across three types of cancer. The results showed that tumor size, resection margin, and imaging settings significantly influenced macroscopic tumor contrast.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dongsheng An, Baoshan Zhao, Yang Liu, Zhijun Xu, Ran Kong, Chengming Yan, Junbo Su
Summary: The study investigated the differential drought-response strategies of drought-resistant and -susceptible sugarcane cultivars. It found that drought-resistant cultivars reacted more quickly to water deficit and had higher nonphotochemical quenching capability, which could contribute to their drought tolerance. Additionally, high water consumption might be adverse to drought tolerance of sugarcane.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anita Mann, Naresh Kumar, Charu Lata, Arvind Kumar, B. L. Meena, Ashwani Kumar
Summary: This study investigates the role of the antioxidative system in salinity tolerance of two halophytes. The findings suggest that different mechanisms are employed by each plant to cope with salt stress, with variations in enzyme activities and gene expression. These findings contribute to the understanding of salinity tolerance and can be applied to improve salt tolerance in crops.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Weiling Lin, Xiaohong Xu, Ruirui Lv, Wei Huang, Hafeez ul Haq, Yuanyuan Gao, Hongli Ren, Canhua Lan, Baoyu Tian
Summary: The improved pectinase activity in Aspergillus niger mutant EIMU2 was likely due to the up-regulated expression of rhamnogalacturonan lyase or pectinesterase, which optimized the synergy amongst different components of pectin-degrading enzymes. The proteomic analysis revealed a multiple enzyme system in mutant EIMU2 for pectin degradation, with higher quantities of certain proteins compared to the wild-type strain. The sequences of key pectin-degrading enzyme genes were found to be consistent between A. niger EIM-6 and mutant EIMU2.
BIOTECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pratiksha Singh, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Qi-Qi Song, Hai-Bi Li, Dao-Jun Guo, Mukesh K. Malviya, Krishan K. Verma, Xiu-Peng Song, Prakash Lakshmanan, Li-Tao Yang, Yang-Rui Li
Summary: Proteomic analysis revealed differentially expressed proteins in sugarcane varieties with contrasting resistance to smut infection. GT29, the resistant variety, showed increased expression of certain proteins potentially involved in defense mechanisms. Additionally, important defense enzymes were significantly enhanced in GT29, lasting up to six months post-infection.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Cell Biology
Sangly P. Srinivas, Yuansheng Sun, Yevgen Povrozin, Norin Redes, Sudhir H. Ranganath, Sahana Damale, T. Sushma, Beniamino Barbieri
Summary: This study reports on the development of a dedicated ophthalmic time-resolved confocal scanning microfluorometer (OTR-CSMF) for depth-resolved transcorneal spectroscopy. The instrument offers high resolution and sensitivity, allowing for the visualization of transcorneal transport and accumulation of fluorescent substances. It has potential applications in drug discovery and the study of corneal disorders.
MULTIPHOTON MICROSCOPY IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES XXII
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Alexandra Castilho, Jennifer Schwestka, Nikolaus F. Kienzl, Ulrike Vavra, Clemens Gruenwald-Gruber, Shiva Izadi, Chaitra Hiremath, Janine Niederhoefer, Elisabeth Laurent, Vanessa Monteil, Ali Mirazimi, Gerald Wirnsberger, Johannes Stadlmann, Eva Stoeger, Lukas Mach, Richard Strasser
Summary: Administration of high concentrations of soluble ACE2 can be utilized as a decoy to block the interaction of the virus with cellular ACE2 receptors. Human ACE2's glycosylation impacts its binding to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and virus infectivity.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gernot Beihammer, Daniel Maresch, Friedrich Altmann, Els J. M. Van Damme, Richard Strasser
Summary: N-glycosylation is a common protein modification found in all life domains, with complex N-glycans containing Lewis A structures being evolutionarily conserved in plants. The biological function of this modification remains unknown, but by identifying Lewis A bearing glycoproteins and investigating their presence in different plant species, more insights into the role of Lewis A structures in plants can be gained.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Richard Strasser, Georg Seifert, Monika S. Doblin, Kim L. Johnson, Colin Ruprecht, Fabian Pfrengle, Antony Bacic, Jose M. Estevez
Summary: Glycosylation is a crucial modification process that can alter the biological function of proteins and lipids, affecting the development and physiology of an organism. While challenges remain in understanding plant glycosylation, high throughput approaches may help to address these gaps, revolutionizing the identification and characterization of unknown plant glycosyltransferases and hydrolases.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Reka Mocsai, Kathrin Goeritzer, David Stenitzer, Daniel Maresch, Richard Strasser, Friedrich Altmann
Summary: This study identified eleven putative Nicotiana benthamiana P4Hs genes and expressed representative members in insect cells, revealing that tobacco P4Hs exhibit similar activities with some differences in substrate preferences and preferred sites of oxidation, highlighting that silencing or knocking out a single P4H in N. benthamiana may not completely abolish plant-specific oxidation of prolyl residues in recombinant proteins.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nicolo Alvisi, Kim van Noort, Sarlita Dwiani, Nathan Geschiere, Octavina Sukarta, Koen Varossieau, Dieu-Linh Nguyen, Richard Strasser, Cornelis H. Hokke, Arjen Schots, Ruud H. P. Wilbers
Summary: Recent research has shown that glycoproteins from parasitic worms can be produced transiently in Nicotiana benthamiana plants by co-expressing desired glycosyltransferases. However, efficient modification of N-glycans in plants seems to be hindered by specific enzymes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Miriam Klausberger, Mark Duerkop, Helmuth Haslacher, Gordana Wozniak-Knopp, Monika Cserjan-Puschmann, Thomas Perkmann, Nico Lingg, Patricia Pereira Aguilar, Elisabeth Laurent, Jelle De Vos, Manuela Hofner, Barbara Holzer, Maria Stadler, Gabriele Manhart, Klemens Vierlinger, Margot Egger, Lisa Milchram, Elisabeth Gludovacz, Nicolas Marx, Christoph Koeppl, Christopher Tauer, Juergen Beck, Daniel Maresch, Clemens Gruenwald-Gruber, Florian Strobl, Peter Satzer, Gerhard Stadlmayr, Ulrike Vavra, Jasmin Huber, Markus Wahrmann, Farsad Eskandary, Marie-Kathrin Breyer, Daniela Sieghart, Peter Quehenberger, Gerda Leitner, Robert Strassl, Alexander E. Egger, Christian Irsara, Andrea Griesmacher, Gregor Hoermann, Guenter Weiss, Rosa Bellmann-Weiler, Judith Loeffler-Ragg, Nicole Borth, Richard Strasser, Alois Jungbauer, Rainer Hahn, Juergen Mairhofer, Boris Hartmann, Nikolaus B. Binder, Gerald Striedner, Lukas Mach, Andreas Weinhaeusel, Benjamin Dieplinger, Florian Grebien, Wilhelm Gerner, Christoph J. Binder, Reingard Grabherr
Summary: In this study, two quantitative SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests were developed, showing high specificity and sensitivity. These tests, based on spike receptor binding domain and nucleocapsid protein antigens, demonstrated comparable performance to fully-automated CE-marked test systems. Comprehensive evaluation of antigens and optimal cut-off modeling allowed for reliable serodiagnosis in various clinical settings.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wanuttha Boonyayothin, Sirorut Sinnung, Balamurugan Shanmugaraj, Yoshito Abe, Richard Strasser, Prasit Pavasant, Waranyoo Phoolcharoen
Summary: The study demonstrated the potential of the plant-produced denosumab, expressed transiently in Nicotiana benthamiana using the geminiviral expression system, to inhibit osteoclast differentiation and significantly reduce the number of osteoclasts.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Pia Uetz, Stanislav Melnik, Clemens Gruenwald-Gruber, Richard Strasser, Eva Stoger
Summary: The properties of host plants for molecular farming can be improved by using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing to modify multiple genes simultaneously. In this study, a multiplex genome editing system was established to knockout the NbP4H4 gene in Nicotiana benthamiana plants, resulting in transgene-free lines with homozygous or biallelic mutations. The use of efficient gRNAs and a fluorescent marker simplified the generation and screening of mutants.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Valentina Ruocco, Richard Strasser
Summary: The current COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of preparedness for novel viral diseases. Transient plant-based protein expression technology allows fast and flexible manufacturing of viral proteins, which is crucial for infectious disease detection and prevention.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gernot Beihammer, Andrea Romero-Perez, Daniel Maresch, Rudolf Figl, Reka Mocsai, Clemens Gruenwald-Gruber, Friedrich Altmann, Els J. M. Van Damme, Richard Strasser
Summary: The study reveals that infection of plants by Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 leads to changes in N-glycan composition, including increased oligomannosidic N-glycans and the appearance of different N-glycan isomers. This indicates the accumulation of misfolded glycoproteins and alterations in starch metabolism in the infected plants. These findings shed light on the important response and adaptive regulation of plants in defending against pathogen attack.
GLYCOCONJUGATE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alastair J. J. McGinness, Jennifer Schoberer, Charlotte Pain, Federica Brandizzi, Verena Kriechbaumer
Summary: In plant cells, the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and Golgi bodies are closely connected and recent research has shown dynamic connections between pre-cis-Golgi cisternae and ERES. Fine tubular structures observed between the ER and Golgi as well as between the ER and ERES may be involved in stabilizing the physical connection between ER and ERES/Golgi cisternae, and may also play a role in cargo transport from the ER to Golgi bodies.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jonatan Montpetit, Joaquin Clua, Yi-Fang Hsieh, Evangelia Vogiatzaki, Jens Muller, Steffen Abel, Richard Strasser, Yves Poirier
Summary: Calnexin is a lectin chaperone involved in folding N-glycosylated proteins in the ER and contributes to the adaptation of the primary root to low-phosphate conditions. Mutants in the Calnexin genes, CNX1 and CNX2, showed decreased primary root growth under low Pi conditions due to reduced cell division in the meristematic region. The root growth phenotype was Fe-dependent and associated with apoplastic Fe accumulation. The study suggests that CNX may process a set of N-glycosylated proteins specifically involved in the response to Pi deficiency.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Benjamin Kogelmann, Stanislav Melnik, Michaela Bogner, Somanath Kallolimath, Eva Stoeger, Lin Sun, Richard Strasser, Marc-Andre D'Aoust, Pierre-Olivier Lavoie, Pooja Saxena, Johannes S. Gach, Herta Steinkellner
Summary: Control over glycosylation is crucial for the quality of recombinant protein production. This study presents the generation of a marker-free genome edited tobacco mutant capable of synthesizing N-glycans without plant-specific sugars. It also demonstrates the production of recombinant proteins with diverse human-type glycan structures.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Benjamin Kogelmann, Roman Palt, Daniel Maresch, Richard Strasser, Friedrich Altmann, Somanath Kallolimath, Lin Sun, Marc-Andre DAoust, Pierre-Olivier Lavoie, Pooja Saxena, Johannes S. S. Gach, Herta Steinkellner
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yun-Ji Shin, Ulrike Vavra, Richard Strasser
Summary: The study examined the degradation pathways of misfolded glycoproteins in Arabidopsis. The results suggest that severely misfolded proteins are targeted to ERAD, while less severely misfolded proteins are transported to the vacuole for degradation through the efficient ER export signal provided by the GPI anchor.