Trp is unique among the amino acids since it is involved in many different types of
noncovalent interactions such as electrostatic and hydrophobic ones, but also in π-π, π …

Starch, an essential polysaccharide, is pervasively employed in the food industry. However,
due to its low shear resistance, thermal susceptibility, and significant retrogradation …

Insects rely on a family of seven transmembrane proteins called gustatory receptors (GRs) to
encode different taste modalities, such as sweet and bitter. We report structures of …

In proteins, the amino acids Phe, Tyr, and especially Trp are frequently involved in π
interactions such as π–π, cation− π, and CH− π bonds. These interactions are often crucial …

Although nanopores can be used for single-molecule sequencing of nucleic acids using low-
cost portable devices, the characterization of proteins and their modifications has yet to be …

The study evaluates the interaction between Calocybe indica mushroom polyphenols
(phenolic acid) and kidney bean protein (KBPM), aiming to enhance vegan food quality. The …

Antibodies play a vital role in the immune response to infectious diseases and can be
administered passively to protect patients. In the case of Cryptococcus neoformans, a WHO …

Carbohydrates are involved in life activities through the interactions with their corresponding
proteins (lectins). Pathogen infection and the regulation of cell activity are controlled by the …

Glycan-binding proteins, or lectins, recognize distinct structural elements of polysaccharides,
to mediate myriad biological functions. Targeting glycan-binding proteins involved in human …

Glycosylation is a vital post-translational modification involved in a range of biological
processes including protein folding, signaling, and cell–cell interactions. In 2011, a new type …