W. Yang

Diffusing protein binders to intrinsically disordered proteins

The paper develops RFdiffusion to generate protein binders for IDPs/IDRs, achieving nanomolar affinity and functional applications in amylin and IL2RG.

BMP9 and BMP10 coordinate liver cellular crosstalk to maintain liver health

This study shows that HSCs produce BMP9/10, which regulate KCs and ECs to maintain liver homeostasis, and their deletion leads to fibrosis and iron overload.

Design of intrinsically disordered region binding proteins

The paper designs proteins that bind intrinsically disordered regions with high affinity and specificity across diverse targets.

YTHDF2 upregulation and relocation dictate CD8 T cell polyfunctionality in tumor immunity

This paper shows YTHDF2 upregulation and nuclear relocation enhance CD8 T cell polyfunctionality and tumor immunity by regulating gene transcription and mitochondrial fitness.

TPM4 condensates glycolytic enzymes to fuel actin reorganization under hyperosmotic stress

The paper shows that TPM4 forms condensates with glycolytic enzymes under hyperosmotic stress, linking actin reorganization to metabolic activity.

Mutation of phosphatidate phosphohydrolase genes confers broad-spectrum disease resistance in plants

The paper shows that mutating phosphatidate phosphohydrolase (PAH) genes in rice and Arabidopsis increases phosphatidic acid (PA) levels and broad-spectrum disease resistance.

Microsporidian Nosema bombycis secretes serine protease inhibitor to suppress host cell apoptosis via caspase BmICE

This paper identifies NbSPN14, a serine protease inhibitor secreted by Nosema bombycis, which inhibits host cell apoptosis by interacting with BmICE, providing insights into pathogen-host interactions.

Kinesin-1 mediates proper ER folding of the CaV1.2 channel and maintains mouse glucose homeostasis

This study shows KIF5B is essential for glucose-stimulated insulin secretion by facilitating CaV1.2 channel folding in the ER, maintaining glucose homeostasis in mice.

Targeting the paralog protein for degradation accounts for the opposite roles of NRBP1 and NRBP2 in regulating LINE1 retrotransposition

The paper shows NRBP1 and NRBP2 oppositely regulate LINE1 retrotransposition through proteasome-mediated degradation of NRBP1 by NRBP2, with NRBP2's regulatory function evolving later.

Docking interactions determine substrate specificity of members of a widespread family of protein phosphatases

The paper identifies a conserved substrate docking interface in PPM phosphatases that determines substrate specificity through allosteric regulation.

NK Cell Exhaustion in Wilson's Disease Revealed by Single-cell RNA Sequencing Predicts the Prognosis of Cholecystitis

This study uses single-cell RNA sequencing to show NK cell exhaustion in Wilson's disease is linked to worse cholecystitis outcomes.

Design of High Affinity Binders to Convex Protein Target Sites

This paper designs high-affinity proteins that bind to convex protein sites using geometrically matching concave scaffolds, achieving low nanomolar to picomolar affinities.

Human CD29+/CD56+ myogenic progenitors display tenogenic differentiation potential and facilitate tendon regeneration

This study identifies human CD29+/CD56+ myogenic progenitors with tendon differentiation potential that improve tendon repair when transplanted.

Growth characteristics of natural microbial populations are skewed towards bacteria with low specific growth rates

This study shows that natural microbial communities are dominated by slow-growing bacteria, as evidenced by chemostat experiments and trait-based modeling.

Evolutionary trajectory of TRPM2 channel activation by adenosine diphosphate ribose and calcium

The paper traces the evolutionary changes in TRPM2 channel activation mechanisms across species, identifying key stages in the transition from simple to complex ligand binding and calcium gating.

Glioma-associated fibroblasts promote glioblastoma resistance to temozolomide through CCL2-CCR2 paracrine signaling

This paper shows that glioma-associated fibroblasts enhance glioblastoma resistance to temozolomide by secreting CCL2, which activates the ERK1/2 pathway in cancer cells.

HKDC1 Promotes Liver Cancer Stemness Under Hypoxia via Stabilizing β-Catenin

This study identifies HKDC1 as a prometastatic enzyme in liver cancer that stabilizes β-catenin under hypoxia, enhancing cancer stemness.

Unraveling the Complexity of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Multiplexed Imaging Insights into C-Reactive Protein-Related Variations

This study uses multiplexed imaging to analyze immune and stromal cell changes in abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) based on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, revealing distinct immune cell distributions and macrophage phenotypes associated with CRP deposition.

A Community Challenge to Predict Clinical Outcomes After Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The paper evaluates predictive models for immune checkpoint inhibitor outcomes in NSCLC using clinical trial data from two RCTs, finding that models combining PD-L1, TMB, and immune signatures outperform single biomarkers.

Ubiquitin-mediated stabilization of SlPsbS regulates low night temperature tolerance in tomatoes

This study identifies a ubiquitin-mediated degradation pathway involving SlCV and SlCSN5A that regulates SlPsbS stability under low night temperatures in tomatoes.

Host 5-HT affects Plasmodium transmission in mosquitoes via modulating mosquito mitochondrial homeostasis

This study shows that host 5-HT levels influence Plasmodium transmission in mosquitoes by modulating mitochondrial homeostasis and reactive oxygen species.

High Shear Stress Reduces ERG Causing Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

The paper shows high shear stress induces endothelial-mesenchymal transition and pulmonary arterial hypertension by reducing ERG expression, which can be mitigated by ERG replenishment.

Protein SUMOylation promotes cAMP-independent EPAC1 activation

This study identifies SUMOylation of EPAC1 at K561 as a mechanism for cAMP-independent activation of EPAC1 through enhanced Rap1 interaction.

Prediction of Carbon Emissions in Guizhou Province-Based on Different Neural Network Models

This paper predicts carbon emissions in Guizhou Province using BP neural network, ELM, and WOA-ELM models, finding that WOA-ELM provides higher accuracy and identifies peak emission scenarios under different development paths.

Mutation of OsCDS5 confers broad-spectrum disease resistance in rice

This study shows that mutating OsCDS5 in rice enhances resistance to multiple diseases by increasing ROS production and defense gene expression.

Tandem MutSbeta binding to long extruded DNA trinucleotide repeats underpins pathogenic expansions

This study investigates how MutSβ binds to long extruded DNA trinucleotide repeats and identifies compounds that block this interaction without affecting mismatched DNA.

E3 ligase ASB3 downregulates antiviral innate immunity by targeting MAVS for ubiquitin-proteasomal degradation

This study identifies ASB3 as an E3 ligase that suppresses antiviral immunity by ubiquitinating and degrading MAVS, thereby inhibiting IFN-I responses and promoting viral replication.

Integrated omics analysis unveils a DNA damage response to neurogenic injury

The paper uses multi-omics analysis to study molecular changes in the bladder after spinal cord injury in rats and identifies DNA damage response pathways modulated by inosine treatment.

AhR ligands from LGG metabolites promote piglet intestinal ILC3 activation and IL-22 secretion to inhibit PEDV infection

This study shows LGG metabolites activate ILC3 cells via AhR to produce IL-22, which prevents PEDV infection in piglets by enhancing intestinal cell proliferation and STAT3 signaling.

Changes in physicochemical properties and microbial community succession during leaf stacking fermentation

This study examines changes in physicochemical properties and microbial communities during leaf stacking fermentation, identifying key metabolites and microbial interactions.