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Quality control at the Golgi couples membrane proteostasis to lipid metabolism

This study reveals that a Golgi-based quality control system triages mislocalized membrane proteins to prevent lipid metabolism deregulation and the lethal accumulation of diacylglycerol-enriched compartments, demonstrating that the resulting lipid imbalance, rather than the proteostasis defect itself, is the primary cause of cellular collapse.

David Teis, Sinead Schwabl, Yannick Weyer, Javier Lizarrondo, Yuan Wang, Lisa Pupetschek, Astha Purwar, Konstantin Siegm (…)2026-10-30
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Identification of QTNs, QTN-by-Environment Interactions, and Their Candidate Genes for Rice Grain-Related Traits across Years using 3VmrMLM

This study utilized a multi-locus 3VmrMLM algorithm to analyze a diverse rice panel across multiple years, identifying stable and environment-dependent genetic loci along with prioritized candidate genes that govern grain shape and weight, thereby providing valuable resources for marker-assisted and environment-aware breeding.

Suhong Bu, Shuai Tu, Fangping Li, Qiong Zhao, Qingyu Song, Hongxu Huang, Jieying Liu, Weifeng Yang, Shaokui Wang, Junlia (…)2026-10-30
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A Nutrient-Sensitive O-GlcNAc Switch on RIPK1 Controls Necroptosis and Tissue Homeostasis

This study identifies a nutrient-sensitive O-GlcNAc modification on RIPK1 at Ser331 as a critical metabolic checkpoint that couples glucose availability to the inhibition of necroptosis, thereby maintaining tissue homeostasis and offering a therapeutic target for severe drug-induced skin eruptions like SJS/TEN.

Meng Fu, Chen Zhang, Chunying Xiao, Peng Wu, Xin Luo, Kang Li, Zheng Wang, Pei Qiao, Bo Ma, Erle Dang, Riichiro Abe, Zip (…)2026-10-30
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Catalytic and inhibitory architecture of comammox ammonia monooxygenase

This study resolves the cryo-EM structures of comammox *Nitrospira inopinata* ammonia monooxygenase (NiAMO) in both inhibitor-free and allylthiourea-bound states, revealing a unique methyl-plastoquinol-coupled catalytic mechanism and inhibitor-responsive architecture that clarifies the molecular basis for its distinct nitrification efficiency and susceptibility to inhibitors.

Zongqiang Li, Tie-Qiang Mao, Xiaoyun Yang, Zhi-Cong He, Jiawen Yang, Rihui Wu, Kenneth Leung, Shengying Li, Ping Han, We (…)2026-10-30
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Epigenetic priming of the ectodermal mucosal-immune axis: Concurrent hypomethylation of protocadherin and innate immune sensors in edematous severe acute malnutrition

This study reveals that edematous severe acute malnutrition is driven by a coordinated epigenetic "scar" characterized by the targeted hypomethylation of protocadherin and innate immune sensor genes, which unifies the molecular mechanisms behind the disease's concurrent epithelial barrier breakdown, systemic inflammation, and neurodevelopmental deficits.

Kelvin Msoka2026-10-30
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Clonally selected hypoimmune limbal stem cells: an in vitro proof-of- concept towards an off-the-shelf therapy for limbal stem cell deficiency

This study demonstrates an in vitro proof-of-concept for generating clonally selected, hypoimmune limbal stem cells via CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and CD47 overexpression, which successfully evade allogeneic immune rejection while maintaining stem cell identity and expandability, thereby paving the way for a scalable, off-the-shelf therapy for limbal stem cell deficiency.

Eldo Galo, Sean Hockney, Kaltra Mezini, Graham R. Smith, Birthe Dorgau, Michael McCorkindale, Simi Ali, Francisco C. Fig (…)2026-10-30
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Effects of Nano-Hydroxyapatite-Coated Platelet-Rich Fibrin on In Vitro Wound Healing of Gingiva-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

This study demonstrates that nano-hydroxyapatite-modified platelet-rich fibrin (HA-PRF), particularly when conditioned for three days, significantly accelerates the in vitro wound closure of gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells compared to standard and titanium-prepared PRF, suggesting its potential to enhance early regenerative outcomes in oral and periodontal healing.

İzzet Melih Gürkan, Seçil Çalışkan, Sibel Özdemir, Hakan Özdemir2026-10-30
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Dopaminergic signalling through dopamine receptor D2 favours the functional stability of regulatory T cells mitigating gut inflammation and neuroinflammation

This study demonstrates that dopamine receptor D2 (Drd2) signaling in CD4⁺ T cells is essential for maintaining the differentiation, stability, and suppressive function of regulatory T cells, thereby preventing gut inflammation and mitigating dopaminergic neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.

Jazmín Castro, José Manuel Jiménez, Daniela Elgueta, Ornella Chovar, Valentina Ugalde-Tagle, Nicolás Martínez, Javiera C (…)2026-10-30