S. Yano

Cleavage of α-1,4-Glycosidic Linkages by the Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-Anchored α-Amylase AgtA Decreases the Molecular Weight of Cell Wall α-1,3-Glucan in Aspergillus oryzae

This study shows that AoAgtA, a GPI-anchored α-amylase in Aspergillus oryzae, cleaves -1,4-glycosidic bonds in the spacer region of cell wall -1,3-glucan, reducing its molecular weight.

A glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored α-amylase encoded by amyD contributes to a decrease in the molecular mass of cell wall α-1,3-glucan in Aspergillus nidulans

The paper investigates the role of AmyD, a GPI-anchored α-amylase, in regulating the molecular mass of -1,3-glucan in Aspergillus nidulans cell walls.

Functional roles of multiple Ton complex genes in a Sphingobium degrader of lignin-derived aromatic compounds

The paper investigates the role of Ton complex genes in the uptake of lignin-derived aromatics in Sphingobium sp. strain SYK-6, showing that the tonB1 operon enhances aromatic conversion.

Visualization of Arabidopsis root system architecture in 3D by refraction-contrast X-ray micro-computed tomography

The paper uses refraction-contrast X-ray micro-CT to visualize Arabidopsis root system architecture in 3D, distinguishing roots from rockwool fibers in microgravity conditions.

Life cycle of arabidopsis in the international space station - Growth direction of the inflorescence stems in the presence of light under microgravity

The paper examines how Arabidopsis inflorescence stems grow under microgravity and artificial gravity conditions in the presence of light.

Both galactosaminogalactan and α-1,3-glucan contribute to aggregation of Aspergillusoryzae hyphae in liquid culture

This paper identifies galactosaminogalactan and α-1,3-glucan as factors contributing to hyphal aggregation in Aspergillus oryzae and shows that their removal disperses hyphae, improving recombinant protein production.