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Abstract The systematic exploration of novel bioactive compounds with superior functional properties is critical for driving innovations in agriculture, healthcare, and related fields, thereby becoming essential for adva...

The net synthesis of sucrose (Suc) is catalysed by the sequential action of Suc-phosphate synthase (SPS) and Suc-phosphate phosphatase (SPP). SPS and SPP from Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 (7120-SPS and 7120-SPP) define minimal ...

Survival of transplant recipients strongly depends on the success of the immunosuppressive regimen. Many immunosuppressive drugs such as calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) and purine biosynthesis inhibitors (mycophenolic acid...

Abstract Background As the most important plant-based protein ingredient in animal husbandry, soybean meal has become key focu in the feed industrym highlighting the need to reduce its inclusion rate and identify alterna...

ABSTRACT Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and M. lepromatosis. Brazil consistently ranks among the countries with the highest number of leprosy cases. Data from our group showed that...

Triterpene saponins (TS) are a structurally diverse group of metabolites that are widely distributed in plants. They primarily serve as defense compounds and their production is often triggered by biotic stresses through...

Abstract Mycosporine‐like amino acids (MAAs) are natural sunscreens synthesized by a wide range of organisms. Although the induction of MAA production by ultraviolet radiation is well established, the signaling pathway...

IntroductionSiderophores are secondary metabolites with high affinity and specificity for iron and play a crucial role in iron acquisition. Vibrio fluvialis, an emerging foodborne opportunistic pathogen of increasing con...

One of the dominant features of the biology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and other mycobacteria, is the mycobacterial cell envelope with its exceptional complex composition. Mycolic acids are major and very specific co...

Abstract Background Vascular calcification is a major pathological process driving cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, yet effective therapies are lacking. This study aims to identify novel causal plasma proteins and...

Abstract Background Tenacious glume a key trait limiting threshing efficiency in synthetic hexaploid wheat (SHW), represents an ancestral defense mechanism inherited from wild progenitors. Despite its evolutionary import...

Abstract Background Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is essential for sustainable agriculture. Stress response pathways play a significant role in regulating NUE across various growth stages and organs. Therefore,...

Ganoderic acids (GAs), the major lanostane-type triterpenoids in Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum), possess diverse pharmacological activities but are produced at low levels, limiting their applications. Transcriptional reg...

Ferrochelatases catalyze the insertion of ferrous iron into the porphyrin during the heme b biosynthesis pathway, which is fundamental for both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Interestingly, in the active site of ferrochelat...

IntroductionPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most aggressive and invasive malignancies, with limited response to the currently available systemic therapy options. Having a 5-year survival of 12%...

Abstract Background Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a premier medicinal fungus with a unique slow-killing parasitic strategy, yet the molecular basis of its long-term persistence in host hemocoel remains elusive. This fungus ...

Abstract The activating signal co-integrator 1 complex subunit 3 (ASCC3), a multifunctional protein, has been implicated as a prognostic marker in several types of cancer. However, mechanisms underlying its prognostic va...

Bordetella bronchiseptica encodes and expresses a flagellar apparatus. In contrast, Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough, has historically been described as a nonmotile and nonflagellated organism....

Tripartite motif (TRIM)7 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that was first identified through its interaction with glycogenin-1 (GN1), the autoglucosyltransferase that initiates glycogen biosynthesis. A growing body of evidence i...

Mitochondria are major sites of ATP production, also serving as metabolic and biosynthetic hubs. The structure of mitochondria comprises a matrix enclosed by an inner membrane which is separated from the outer mitochondr...

"The diverse repertoire of cell surface glycans, generated by the coordinated activity of glycosyltransferases and glycosidases, encodes critical biological information that is interpreted by glycan-binding proteins incl...

Human health is threatened by exposure to reactive toxins that can damage fundamental biomolecules such as DNA and proteins. One of these molecules is formaldehyde, the simplest and one of the most reactive aldehydes. Fo...

Abstract Background Flowering time is a key phenological trait in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), determining adaptation to different agro-climatic conditions and directly influencing yield. Here, we investigated the gene...

Abstract Psammochloa villosa is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to tribe Stipeae (Poaceae). It is mainly distributed in the arid and sandy Inner Mongolia Plateau and adjacent areas, demonstrating remarkable resili...