Intracellular compartmentalization is a hallmark of eukaryotic cells. Dynamic membrane
remodeling, involving membrane fission/fusion events, clearly is crucial for cell viability and …

Structural and evolutionary studies of cyanobacterial phage shock protein A (PspA) and
inner membrane-associated protein of 30 kDa (IM30) have revealed that these proteins …

Prokaryotic antiviral defence systems are frequently toxic for host cells and stringent
regulation is required to ensure survival and fitness. These systems must be readily …

Glabridin is a prenylated isoflavan which can be extracted from liquorice roots and has
shown antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms …

Carbapenem-resistant ST11_KL64 Klebsiella pneumoniae emerged as a significant public
health concern in Taiwan, peaking between 2013 and 2015, with the majority of isolates …

HtpG, a bacterial homolog of the eukaryotic 90 kDa heat-shock protein (Hsp90), represents
the simplest member of the heat shock protein family. While the significance of Hsp90 in …

Bacillus subtilis DB104, an extracellular protease-deficient derivative of B. subtilis 168, is
widely used for recombinant protein expression. An understanding of the changes in gene …

Membrane surveillance and repair is of utmost importance to maintain cellular integrity and
allow cellular life. Several systems detect cell envelope stress caused by antimicrobial …

In dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) contaminant source zones, aqueous
concentrations of trichloroethene (TCE) in groundwater may approach saturation levels (8.4 …

In every bacterial cell, the plasma membrane plays a key role in viability as it forms a
selective barrier between the inside of the cell and its environment. This barrier function …