J. A. Vargas

This study identifies bacterial NLR-related proteins that defend against phages, showing they share structural and functional features with eukaryotic NLRs and use a conserved signaling mechanism.

This paper presents the crystal structure of L-galactose dehydrogenase from spinach, revealing its structural features and substrate specificity, and suggests its role in vitamin C biosynthesis.

This study shows that Cnm, a collagen-binding protein in S. mutans, forms amyloids that lose collagen-binding activity, modulating biofilm function.

This study shows that manganese uptake via SloABC and MntH is critical for Streptococcus mutans growth and virulence under manganese restriction.