Extracellular matrixes (ECMs), such as the cell walls and biofilms, are important for
supporting cell integrity and function and regulating intercellular communication. These …

Solid-state NMR spectroscopy (ssNMR) with magic-angle spinning (MAS) enables the
investigation of biological systems within their native context, such as lipid membranes, viral …

Vast efforts have been devoted to the development of antifungal drugs targeting the cell wall,
but the supramolecular architecture of this carbohydrate-rich composite remains …

Chitin is a major carbohydrate component of the fungal cell wall and a promising target for
novel antifungal agents. However, it is technically challenging to characterize the structure of …

Antifungal echinocandins inhibit the biosynthesis of β− 1, 3-glucan, a major and essential
polysaccharide component of the fungal cell wall. However, the efficacy of echinocandins …

The cell walls of plants and microbes are a central source for bio-renewable energy and the
major targets of antibiotics and antifungal agents. It is highly challenging to determine the …

Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer, is a central source for renewable energy and
functionalized materials. In vitro synthesis of cellulose microfibrils (CMFs) has become …

The production of biofuels as an efficient source of renewable energy has received
considerable attention due to increasing energy demands and regulatory incentives to …

Structural analysis of macromolecular complexes within their natural cellular environment
presents a significant challenge. Recent applications of solid-state NMR (ssNMR) …

Yeast cell walls undergo modifications during the brewing process, leading to a remodelling
of their architecture. One significant change is the increased insolubility of the cell wall …