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Controlled and orthogonal partitioning of large particles into biomolecular condensates

Nature Communications
Partitioning of client molecules into biomolecular condensates is critical for regulating the composition and function of condensates. Previous studies suggest that client size limits partitioning.
Fleurie M. Kelley, Anas Ani, Emily G. Pinlac, Bridget Linders, Bruna Favetta, Mayur Barai, Yuchen Ma, Arjun Singh, Gregory L. Dignon, Yuwei Gu, Benjamin S. Schuster   +10 more
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Zinc Fingers as Programmable Metalloprotein Scaffolds for Altering Pathogenic Biomolecular Phase Transitions

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Modular zinc finger (ZF) metalloproteins function as programmable biomolecular scaffolds that modulate pathogenic amyloid assembly. Through direct protein–protein interactions, ZF arrays alter amyloid phase behavior and redirect β‐sheet fibrillization toward nontoxic aggregates.
Seongmin Park, Yunha Hwang, Jimin Kwak, Yuxi Lin, Hye‐Yeon Park, Eunju Nam, Jiyeon Han, Soyeon Park, Hyunyong Kim, Ju‐Eun Kim, Hyun Goo Kang, Jiyong Park, Young‐Ho Lee, Kyoung‐Shim Kim, Chul‐Ho Lee, Seung Jae Lee, Mi Hee Lim   +16 more
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Transfer RNA‐Derived Small RNA‐5’tiRNAGln Drives HNRNPC Phase Separation to Promote Breast Cancer Bone Metastasis by Regulating IGF1R

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study reveals that 5'tiRNA‐Gln interacts with hnRNPC to promote IGF1R liquid‐liquid phase separation, which drives ERK1/2 signaling activation, EMT, and breast cancer bone metastasis. These findings highlight a novel mechanism of breast cancer bone metastasis and potential therapeutic target in metastatic breast cancer.
Bingnan Wang, Dongsong Liu, Xiaozhi Fan, Jiale Fan, Xuesi liu, Yu Wang, Zixin Wang, Mo Cheng, Ping Zhou, Wangjun Yan   +9 more
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Molecular Details of RNA Interactions With FUS Condensates Altering Assembly, Dynamics, and Aggregation

Angewandte Chemie, EarlyView.
Using NMR and molecular simulations, we map how RNA engages FUS LC‐RGG1 within condensates through electrostatic, π‐stacking, and polar contacts. These multivalent RNA contacts help stabilize RNA within FUS condensates while also reshaping condensate composition and dynamics.
Tongyin Zheng, Kandarp A. Sojitra, Samara Cummings, Qizan Chen, Priyesh Mohanty, Jeetain Mittal, Nicolas L. Fawzi   +6 more
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Decoding Biomolecular Phase Separation: From Physiological Roles to Pathological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Biomaterials Design

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review systematically elaborates on the mechanisms underlying physiological regulation and pathological dysregulation of biomolecular phase separation. It also summarizes advances in phase‑separation‑targeted therapeutic strategies and the design of functional biomaterials inspired by this process.
Jiawei Zhu, Jingbo Dong, Qiufang Gong, Xuejiao Song, Zhifa Shen, Chao Liang   +5 more
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Soft Interactions, Rather Than Crowder Size, Determine Deviations From Arrhenius‐Like Kinetics of Phosphofructokinase‐1

Angewandte Chemie, EarlyView.
Our study investigates macromolecular crowding effects in the Arrhenius‐like and non‐Arrhenius temperature regimes of the human platelet isoform of phosphofructokinase‐1 (PFKP). The results reveal how PFKP maintains temperature robustness of catalytic activity in differently crowded environments.
Harshita Rastogi, Madhav Samanta, Truong‐An Nguyen, Mehrnoosh Khodam Hazrati, Bradley A. Webb, Eva Pluhařová, Stepan Timr, Simon Ebbinghaus   +7 more
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Polyphosphate Copper Nanospheres Drive Mitochondrial Metabolic Reprogramming via Calcium Phase Separation for Self‐Sensitizing Cuproptosis

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study developed polyphosphate (polyP)‐based nanostructures that enable calcium‐mediated metabolic reprogramming via liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS). Released polyP undergoes LLPS with Ca2+, suppressing glycolytic flux and enhancing mitochondrial metabolism effectively.
Jing Wang, Xinyang Zhao, Zifeng Huang, Jingyi Zhang, Yucheng Tao, Yong Huang, Zijian Guo, Lei Dong, Xiuxiu Wang, Jing Zhao, Wei Wei   +10 more
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RNA Organelles in DNA‐Based Artificial Cells Provide Spatial Aptamer Functions and Enhanced Signal Processing

Angewandte Chemie, EarlyView.
Multiphase DNA–RNA artificial cells integrate a protective DNA shell, a transcriptionally active DNA core, and a functional RNA organelle. Spatial compartmentalization enables signal generation, external protein expression, and selective recapture via RNA aptamers. ABSTRACT Naturally occurring biomolecular condensates orchestrate key cellular processes
Maria Vonk‐de Roy, Daniel Hoenders, Laia Civit, Julián Valero, Andreas Walther   +4 more
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Applications of OptoProfilin in Living Cells for the Imaging of Focal Adhesions and Stress-Associated Phenotypes

Bio-Protocol
Cellular stress induces profound changes in cytoskeletal organization and biomolecular condensate formation. Traditional approaches for monitoring cellular stress often require multi-component biosensors, endpoint staining procedures, or indirect ...
Clayton Brown, Robert Hughes
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Intelligent Polymer Electrolytes for Next‐Generation Zinc‐Based Energy Storage Devices

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Intelligent polymer electrolytes are organized into a three‐level hierarchy that advances zinc‐based energy storage from passive ion conduction toward active, adaptive, and intelligent operation. Molecular regulation of Zn+ coordination, water activity, desolvation, ion flux, and interfaces underpins adaptive self‐healing, anti‐freezing, adhesion, and ...
Sanath Kumar, Jhansirani Kesavan, Muhammad Asim, Atul Verma, Yen‐Pei Fu   +4 more
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