Xin Liang

This study shows that Drosophila Patronin forms condensates at microtubule minus ends through a prion-like domain, integrating recognition, protection, and organization of these ends.

This study investigates how MCAK binds to growing microtubule ends using single-molecule imaging, revealing its nucleotide-dependent binding mechanism and interaction with other end-binding regulators.

This study identifies a novel vimentin variant secreted by tumor-associated macrophages that promotes cancer metastasis by activating IGF-1R and increasing integrin expression.

The paper identifies microtubule inner proteins, revealing JPT2's role in regulating the lumen microenvironment and drug sensitivity.

This study identifies how CAMSAP3 dimerizes via its C-terminal alpha-helix to stabilize non-centrosomal microtubule minus ends through enhanced CKK domain binding.

This study identifies distinct roles of Kif6 and Kif9 in mammalian ciliary trafficking and motility, showing Kif6 is a motile cilia-specific IFT motor while Kif9 regulates the central apparatus.

This study investigates how Drosophila larval nociceptors detect mechanical forces, finding that they preferentially sense localized poking and rely on specific molecular and structural features.