A research team found that tropical forest plants increase root carbon exudation to stimulate phosphatase activity, mineralize organic P, and release organic acids to dissolve mineral-bound P. This adaptation helps alleviate P limitation under long-term N enrichment, sustaining productivity.
A research team found that tropical forest plants increase root carbon exudation to stimulate phosphatase activity and release organic acids to dissolve mineral-bound P. The organic acid pathway drove twice as much P release as the phosphatase pathway.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a novel method to measure PTEN gene activity, which is associated with cancer and autism. This breakthrough may lead to personalized therapeutics and earlier disease detection.
A new study suggests that tropical forests can overcome the challenge of scarce nutrients by adjusting their strategies for acquiring phosphorus. Forests of different ages respond differently to nutrient additions, with younger forests investing in nitrogen-based strategies and older forests relying on phosphatase to access phosphorus.
New research reveals how human activities affect the marine phosphorus cycle in coastal seas, leading to changes in coastal biodiversity and ecosystem services. The study identifies an 'Anthropogenic Nitrogen Pump' that reduces phosphate levels, limiting algae growth, and enhances the utilization of dissolved organic phosphorus.
In a new study published in Cancer Research, Moffitt researchers reveal how the antitumor activity of PTEN suppresses cancer-promoting activity through the AKT signaling pathway. PTEN's lipid phosphatase activity inhibits melanoma cell proliferation, invasion, and tumor growth.
Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered a phosphorylation pathway that regulates meiotic double-strand break activity, ensuring genome stability. Enzymes ATR kinase and PP4 phosphatase work together to maintain a balance of DNA breaks, allowing for successful meiosis.
Researchers at KAIST discovered a single amino acid change in the PTEN protein that improves health status while retaining longevity. The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights the potential for targeting this protein to develop therapies for promoting healthy longevity.
A study has identified an enzyme called proteasome phosphatase that regulates the removal of damaged proteins from cells. This process is essential for removing misfolded or damaged proteins from the cell, but a defective proteasome can be catastrophic.