Publications by authors named "P H Thorpe"

This study reports draft genomes of 30 bacteria representative of the plant food system microbiota and isolated from different sources in Italy and France. Individual genomes were reconstructed using PacBIO DNA sequencing: taxonomic classification and distribution of genes involved in microbe-environment interactions are reported to facilitate strains' characterization and utilization.

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Dynamic protein phosphorylation and dephosphorylation play an essential role in cell cycle progression. Kinases and phosphatases are generally highly conserved across eukaryotes, underlining their importance for post-translational regulation of substrate proteins. In recent years, advances in phospho-proteomics have shed light on protein phosphorylation dynamics throughout the cell cycle, and ongoing progress in bioinformatics has significantly improved annotation of specific phosphorylation events to a given kinase.

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Background: Compatibility between plant parasites and their hosts is genetically determined {Citation}both interacting organisms. For example, plants may carry resistance (R) genes or deploy chemical defences. Aphid saliva contains many proteins that are secreted into host tissues.

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Introduction: (Ct) and (Ng) infections are often asymptomatic; screening increases early detection and prevents disease, sequelae and further spread. To increase Ct and Ng testing, several countries have implemented specimen self-collection outside a clinical setting. While specimen self-collection at home is highly acceptable to patients and as accurate as specimens collected by healthcare providers, this strategy is new or not being used in some countries.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Plant-parasitic nematodes negatively impact global food security by secreting effectors that manipulate host plants' biology, suppress immune responses, and create feeding structures for nutrition.
  • - Researchers have identified and characterized the effector repertoire of the cyst nematode Heterodera schachtii, discovering 717 effector gene loci that include both known and novel effectors with high expression in gland cells.
  • - This study provides the most comprehensive effector catalog for any plant-parasitic nematode, enhancing our understanding of nematode pathology and paving the way for improved crop protection strategies.
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