The study determines the cryo-EM structure of the auto-active NRC4 resistosome, revealing a hexameric configuration that triggers immune responses via cytosolic Ca2+ influx.

bioRxiv · Dec 18, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology

Regulated Cleavage and Relocation of FERONIA Control Immunity in Arabidopsis Roots

J. Chen, X. Qiang, H. Liu, F. Xu, L. Wang, L. Jiang, C. Li, B. Wang, S. Luan, D. Wu, F. Zhou, F. Yu

Bacteria induce FER cleavage via At2-MMP to trigger localized immunity in Arabidopsis root transition/elongation zones.

bioRxiv · Oct 16, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology

Arabidopsis MLO4 Functions as a Ca2+ Channel Essential for Mechanosensing in Root Tips

Z. Zhang, Y. Sun, P. Lu, C. Feng, Q. Niu, G. Lin, D. Kong, L. Liu, S. Luan, L. Li, C. HOU

This study identifies MLO4 as a Ca2+ channel essential for mechanosensing in Arabidopsis root tips, linking touch stimulation to Ca2+ elevation.

bioRxiv · Jun 5, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology

HPCA1 is required for systemic ROS and calcium cell-to-cell signaling and plant acclimation to stress

Y. Fichman, S. I. Zandalinas, S. C. Peck, S. Luan, R. Mittler

This study identifies HPCA1 as a central receptor for apoplastic ROS signals, essential for systemic calcium signaling and plant stress acclimation.

bioRxiv · Mar 24, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology

Compact Standalone Platform for Neural Recording with Real-Time Spike Sorting and Data Logging

S. Luan, I. Williams, M. Maslik, Y. Liu, F. de Carvalho, A. Jackson, R. Quian Quiroga, T. G. Constandinou

This paper presents a compact system for real-time neural recording and spike sorting in awake animals, achieving low data bandwidth and long-term operation.

bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2017Bioengineering