Publications by authors named "Kouta Hirasawa"
Article Synopsis
- - An oxalate-degrading bacterium in the gut uses food-derived oxalate as a carbon and energy source, helping prevent kidney stones in host animals.
- - The study presents crystal structures of the oxalate transporter OxlT in two forms, showing how it selectively absorbs oxalate while blocking larger molecules.
- - Key interactions in the oxalate-binding pocket are revealed, highlighting how the transporter switches between states to facilitate nutrient uptake and support symbiosis.
