Benedikt Mathias Kessler

This study shows that the N-terminal truncation of USP18 generates a short isoform (SF) with distinct functions in muscle differentiation compared to the long isoform (LF).

This study uses time-resolved proteomics to analyze host protein changes during early HBV infection, revealing coordinated proteome alterations and specific complement pathway dynamics.

This paper develops a spatial pharmacology workflow using LCM-LC-PRM to profile MMAE distribution in tumour and healthy tissues, revealing heterogeneous and time-dependent accumulation patterns.

This study identifies USP24 as a novel ISG15 cross-reactive deubiquitinase that de-ISGylates MOV10 to negatively regulate IFN-I production.

This study develops refined USP25/28 inhibitors that selectively target c-MYC driven squamous lung cancer cells with reduced off-target effects and toxicity.

This study identifies a stabilized PABPN1 variant, trPAB, that reduces aggregation and restores function in OPMD and bladder cancer models, supporting its potential as a gene therapy.

The paper investigates Menin's role in enhancer-promoter interactions in MLL-rearranged and NPM1c leukemia models, finding context-dependent effects on transcriptional regulation and enhancer function.

This study shows that urine recirculation during normothermic kidney preservation improves metabolic balance by affecting energy pathways and reducing lactate accumulation.

This study investigates how larval crowding affects seminal proteome allocation in Drosophila melanogaster males and females, finding that small males transfer more seminal proteins despite producing less overall.

This paper develops cyclin A/B macrocyclic inhibitors that induce apoptosis in cancers with high E2F activity by blocking RxL-mediated interactions, showing efficacy in SCLC models.

The paper integrates multi-omics data from uterine fibroids, myometrium, and endometrium to identify differential splicing and molecular pathways associated with abnormal uterine bleeding.

This paper introduces a high-throughput activity proteomics pipeline for discovering deubiquitinase inhibitors, identifying potent and selective inhibitors with minimal optimization.

This study identifies FBXO42 as a regulator of PP4 phosphatase activity, showing its role in controlling cellular processes through ubiquitination of PP4.

This paper introduces Huib32, a selective USP32 inhibitor, and two activity-based probes that modulate endosomal processes and provide tools for studying USP32 in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

The paper identifies a new E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme in Plasmodium falciparum using a ubiquitin-activity based probe and validates its function through structural and biochemical analysis.

This study shows Huwe1 is essential for RIG-I-like receptor-mediated type I and III IFN induction by ubiquitinating key pathway components like TRAF5.

This study shows bisphosphonates reduce senescence markers and alter proteomes in multiple cell types, suggesting anti-ageing effects beyond bone health.

This study identifies altered plasma lipid profiles in rodent PCOS models using targeted mass spectrometry, revealing both similarities and differences compared to human PCOS.

This study compares T-cell-driven IL-1β production in humans and mice, finding distinct molecular mechanisms involving different signaling pathways and enzymes.

This study shows USP30 inhibition improves mitochondrial health through both PINK1-dependent and independent mechanisms, enhancing mitophagy and mitochondrial efficiency in neurons.

This study investigates the structural dynamics of USP30 inhibition by a covalent inhibitor, revealing its binding mechanism and selectivity advantages over non-covalent inhibitors.

The paper identifies direct substrates of the DUB USP30 using a proximal-ubiquitome workflow combining APEX2 and ubiquitination enrichment.

This study shows that nucleic acids can be ubiquitylated by DTX3L, an E3 ligase, and this modification is reversible by DUBs like USP2 and SARS-CoV-2 PLpro.

The paper identifies SCF cyclin F's role in regulating EXO1 degradation to control cell cycle-dependent DSB repair pathways.

The paper identifies compound heterozygous variants in UK Biobank data and shows their phenotypic impact on common diseases using statistical phasing and mixed models.

The paper identifies UCH-L1 as an NLRP3 interactor that modulates IL-1β production in human macrophages and microglia through proximity proteomics and functional assays.

This paper evaluates 53 Tau antibodies for Western blot and immunohistochemistry, identifying those with high specificity and sensitivity for detecting Tau, including low-level and modified forms.

The paper shows KRAS mutations disrupt its interaction with LZTR1, affecting protein stability via the CUL3 ubiquitin ligase complex, contributing to oncogenesis.

This paper identifies attractin as a biomarker for predicting abdominal aortic aneurysm growth using integrated plasma and tissue proteomics.

The paper shows that transcriptional changes during biological rhythms do not directly affect protein levels, which remain constant due to slow turnover rates and post-translational regulation.