Y. Seto

Investigation of the isomerization of trans- and cis-cinnamic acid in Arabidopsis using stable-isotope-labeled cinnamic acid isomers

This study investigates the isomerization of trans- and cis-cinnamic acid in Arabidopsis using stable-isotope-labeled isomers, revealing UV-dependent and UV-independent conversion mechanisms and identifying cis-CA in diverse plants.

Radicle growth regulation of root parasitic plants by auxin-related compounds

This study investigates auxin's role in radicle growth of root parasitic plants and shows that auxin manipulation can inhibit their growth.

Human immune and gut microbial parameters associated with inter-individual variations in COVID-19 mRNA vaccine-induced immunity

The paper identifies baseline AP-1 gene expression and gut microbial fucose/rhamnose degradation as factors negatively correlated with BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine-induced T-cell responses.

Tryptophan derivatives regulate the seed germination and radicle growth of a root parasitic plant, Orobanche minor

The paper identifies tryptophan derivatives that regulate germination and radicle growth in the root parasitic plant Orobanche minor, including compounds that induce germination and inhibit post-radicle growth.

Chemical identification of 18-hydroxycarlactonoic acid as an LjMAX1 product and conversion of 18-hydroxylcarlactonoates to canonical and non-canonical strigolactones in Lotus japonicus

This study identifies LjMAX1 as the key enzyme in Lotus japonicus strigolactone biosynthesis, showing it converts carlactone to 18-hydroxycarlactonoic acid, a precursor for both canonical and non-canonical strigolactones.