Dynamin is a protein that plays a central role in endocytosis—the process where cells internalize substances by wrapping them in cell membrane vesicles. For a vesicle to detach, the neck of the ...

Two Ohio University Ph.D. students recently showcased their research at the 2025 International Conference on Plant Cell Wall Biology, held July 6–10 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, ...

Lignin is a phenolic polymer in plant cell walls that provides mechanical support and facilitates water and nutrient transport through the vascular system. While lignin composition is known to change ...

Bacteria utilize a tubulin-like GTPase, FtsZ, to organize cell wall enzymes during cell division. FtsZ forms treadmilling polymers along the septum circumference and drives the directional movement of ...

Background: Aortic dissection (AD) often leads to a false lumen aneurysm as a life-threatening complication during its late phase. Previous preclinical studies of AD have predominantly focused on the ...

The plant cell wall functions as a dynamic and multifaceted interface between the plant and its external environment, critically contributing to the maintenance of structural integrity, regulation of ...

It is well established that cellulose synthesis in higher plants requires three different but related cellulose synthase (CESA) isoforms. Here the authors provide convincing biochemical and cryo ...

Artistic rendering of cellulose biosynthesis with zoomed in view. Individual cellulose chains (dark brown) are synthesized by plasma membrane-bound (purple) cellulose synthase enzyme complexes (cream) ...

Plant cells are surrounded by an intricately structured protective coat called the cell wall. It’s built of cellulose microfibrils intertwined with polysaccharides like hemicellulose or pectin. We ...

Artistic rendering of cellulose biosynthesis with zoomed in view. Individual cellulose chains (dark brown) are synthesized by plasma membrane-bound (purple) cellulose synthase enzyme complexes (cream) ...