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Xiaojun Zhu

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Xiaojun Zhu1 paper · Peking University

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Assay:long-read sequencing· 1 Research Focus:protein folding & dynamics· 1

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Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprintMay 11, 2026

Predictable adaptive evolution of a phage endolysin through substrate recognition optimization

Xiaojun Zhu, Vincent Somerville, Rong Shi…·Frank Oechslin

This study shows how endolysins adapt predictably through mutations that enhance substrate recognition, despite functional trade-offs and some variability in evolutionary paths.

DOI 10.64898/2026.05.06.723369

long-read sequencingexperimental assay

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BiochemistrybioRxivPreprintMay 5, 2024

HEPN-AbiV is an RNase in the antiphage system AbiV

Xiaojun Zhu, Carlee Morency, Marie-Ève Picard…·Sylvain Moineau

This study identifies AbiV as an RNase in the bacterial antiphage system AbiV, revealing its structure, function, and mechanism of action.

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bacteria (other)experimental assay

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