Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhe Wang, Xiaoping Gou
Summary: Stomata are crucial for gas and water exchange in plants as well as serving as entry points for pathogens. Stomatal immunity, which involves RLK-mediated signaling pathways, plays a significant role in plant defense against pathogens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bowen Zheng, Qunwei Bai, Chenxi Li, Lihaitian Wang, Qiang Wei, Khawar Ali, Wenjuan Li, Shengdi Huang, Hongxing Xu, Guishuang Li, Hongyan Ren, Guang Wu
Summary: This study investigates the signaling cascade of BR in plants. The findings reveal that the receptor NILR1 can complement the function of the mutant bri1 in the absence of BRs, indicating a pathway that resembles the BR signaling activated by BRI1. It is also demonstrated that NILR1 and BRI1 share the coreceptor BRI1 Associated Kinase 1 and substrate BSKs. Additionally, the downstream pathway mediated by NILR1 is conserved across land plants.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tongjun Sun, Yuelin Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the functions of MAPK cascades in plant development and innate immunity, as well as recent findings on the molecular links connecting surface receptors to MAPK cascades and the mechanisms underlying MAPK signaling specificity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kyle Symonds, Howard Teresinski, Bryan Hau, David Chiasson, Kirsten Benidickson, William Plaxton, Wayne A. Snedden
Summary: Calmodulin-like proteins (CMLs) are the largest family of calcium-binding proteins in plants. The study found that CML13 and CML14 play important roles in plant development, regulating development and morphological features through interactions with other proteins. Inhibition of CML13 or CML14 transcript levels leads to abnormal plant development, including difficulties in germination, chlorosis, and leaf senescence.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Min Jiang, Youze Zhang, Peng Li, Jinjing Jian, Changling Zhao, Guosong Wen
Summary: This review summarizes the research progress in recent years on the classification and functions of MAPK cascades in plants, with a focus on the research status and general methods available for identifying MAPK substrates, and provides suggestions for future research directions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liu Hong, Jennifer C. Fletcher
Summary: The development of animals and plants relies on pluripotent stem cells, and in plants, the stem cell reservoir is located in the shoot and root tips in structures called meristems. The shoot apical meristem (SAM) continuously produces new leaf, stem, and flower organs. SAM acts as the engine of plant development, balancing self-renewal and differentiation, and providing a constant source of new cells for organ formation while maintaining a stem cell reservoir. Various regulatory pathways, including transcription factors and hormone signaling, orchestrate SAM function and integrate stem cell activity and organ initiation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jun Takeuchi, Kosuke Fukui, Yoshiya Seto, Yousuke Takaoka, Masanori Okamoto
Summary: Small-molecule plant hormones play a crucial role in controlling plant growth, development, differentiation, and environmental responses. Through genomic decoding of model plants with genetic mutants, scientists have elucidated the molecular mechanisms of nine types of plant hormones and identified the structure of hormone receptors. Studies on the three-dimensional structure of ligand-receptor complexes have revealed the details of ligand perception mechanisms.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Farnaz Razmkhah, Sena Kim, Sora Lim, Abdul-Jalil Dania, Jaebok Choi
Summary: S100A8 and S100A9 can initiate various signaling pathways and modulate cell function both inside and outside immune cells. They have been reported as dysregulated genes and proteins in various cancers, including hematologic malignancies. In this review, we discuss their critical roles in forming and promoting the malignant bone marrow microenvironment, as well as their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in hematologic malignancies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Csaba Mathe, Csongor Freytag, Adrienn Kelemen, Marta M-Hamvas, Tamas Garda
Summary: This review summarizes the multiple regulatory mechanisms of protein phosphatase PP2A, including regulation of metabolic pathways, subcellular localization, cellular processes, and stress responses in plants. The findings contribute to a better understanding of plant cell functioning, potential agricultural applications, and insights into how vascular plants including crops cope with diverse environmental challenges.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanxiao Niu, Jiaoteng Bai, Xinye Liu, Hao Zhang, Jingpei Bao, Weishuang Zhao, Yifeng Hou, Xian Deng, Chao Yang, Lin Guo, Ziyue Geng, Honglian Xie, Hongyuan Wu, Meng Shen, Xiaojie Lou, Wenqiang Tang, Xigang Liu, Daye Sun, Xiaofeng Cao, Shuzhi Zheng
Summary: We identified a conserved heat stress response mechanism mediated by HDA9, which translocates from the cytoplasm to the nucleus under heat stress. HDA9 regulates target genes related to signaling transduction and plant development through deacetylation, leading to a rebalance of plant development and heat response.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Zhi Geng, Jun Chen, Bo Lu, Fuyuan Zhang, Ziping Chen, Yujun Liu, Chao Xia, Jing Huang, Cankui Zhang, Manrong Zha, Congshan Xu
Summary: Plant signal transduction in response to nutrient element deficiency specifically occurs in the vascular tissue, which plays an essential role in the growth and development of plants by transporting necessary nutrients and signaling molecules between different tissues. Recent research has highlighted the importance of shoot tissues in receiving nutrient starvation signals from the roots. This review evaluates the significance of vascular tissue in both local and systemic signal transduction and as a regulatory center for plant nutrient deficiency.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li Lin, Jian Wu, Mingyi Jiang, Youping Wang
Summary: Global warming and population growth have increased the need for plants to rescue themselves in unfavorable environments to meet food requirements. Stress signal sensing plays a crucial role in determining the appropriate response and ultimately the survival of plants. Plant mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascades are key in regulating responses to major environmental stresses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Vanessa M. Ruscetta, Taj J. J. Seaton, Aleen Shakeel, Stanley N. S. Vasconcelos, Russell D. D. Viirre, Marc J. J. Adler, Michael F. F. Olson
Summary: Cytoskeleton organization and dynamics are regulated by post-translational modifications of key target proteins, including the phosphorylation of myosin light chain proteins by MRCK kinases. Compared to ROCK kinases, the contributions of MRCK kinases are less characterized due to the late discovery of selective inhibitors. The recent development of selective MRCK inhibitors has expanded the tools to study MRCK function and shown therapeutic benefits in cancer studies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yujuan Wang, Jun Dai, Rui Chen, Cheng Song, Peipei Wei, Yongping Cai, Yulong Wang, Bangxing Han
Summary: The study identified a total of 211 miRNAs in drought-treated Dendrobium huoshanense, of which 36 conserved and 33 novel miRNAs were differentially expressed between drought and control samples. Target prediction and functional enrichment analysis indicated that drought-regulated miRNAs in Dendrobium may play roles in response to drought stress by targeting stress-related genes. Furthermore, integrated analysis of miRNA transcriptome and qRT-PCR detection suggested that specific miRNAs could regulate their targets to respond to hormone signaling, thus affecting plant morphological and physiological responses to drought stress.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Navjyoti Chakraborty, Nandula Raghuram
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of plant GPCRs, cataloging all known plant GPCRs and discussing the evidence and controversies surrounding their role in plant G-protein signaling. The article argues against dismissing GPCRs and highlights the need for further investigation to establish definitive conclusions.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanwei Cui, Chong Hu, Yafen Zhu, Kaili Cheng, Xiaonan Li, Zhuoyun Wei, Li Xue, Fang Lin, Hongyong Shi, Jing Yi, Suiwen Hou, Kai He, Jia Li, Xiaoping Gou
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhongliang Wu, Liang Chen, Qi Yu, Wenqi Zhou, Xiaoping Gou, Jia Li, Suiwen Hou
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huiqiang Li, Zeping Cai, Xiaojuan Wang, Meizhen Li, Yanwei Cui, Nan Cui, Fei Yang, Mingsong Zhu, Junxiang Zhao, Wenbin Du, Kai He, Jing Yi, Frans E. Tax, Suiwen Hou, Jia Li, Xiaoping Gou
Article
Cell Biology
Jinke Chang, Xiaopeng Li, Weihao Fu, Jiawen Wang, Yueyuan Yong, Hongyong Shi, Zhaojun Ding, Hong Kui, Xiaoping Gou, Kai He, Jia Li
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaoping Gou, Jia Li
Article
Plant Sciences
Qingqing Xun, Yunzhe Wu, Hui Li, Jinke Chang, Yang Ou, Kai He, Xiaoping Gou, Frans E. Tax, Jia Li
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhe Wang, Xiaoping Gou
Summary: Stomata are crucial for gas and water exchange in plants as well as serving as entry points for pathogens. Stomatal immunity, which involves RLK-mediated signaling pathways, plays a significant role in plant defense against pathogens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hong Zhang, Xiaonan Li, Wenping Wang, Huiqiang Li, Yanwei Cui, Yafen Zhu, Hong Kui, Jing Yi, Jia Li, Xiaoping Gou
Summary: The study revealed that SERKs function with GSO1/2 in a common pathway to monitor and maintain the integrity of the embryonic cuticle. SERKs may act as coreceptors of GSO1/2 to transmit the TWS1 signal, ultimately regulating the formation of the cuticle.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yang Ou, Bingqing Tao, Yujun Wu, Zeping Cai, Huiqiang Li, Meizhen Li, Kai He, Xiaoping Gou, Jia Li
Summary: ROOT MERISTEM GROWTH FACTORs (RGFs) are crucial for root apical meristem development. RGFs interact with RGI receptors and SERKs receptor-like protein kinases to regulate stem cell maintenance and root development stability. In this study, we demonstrate the essential role of SERKs as coreceptors in the RGF1-mediated signaling pathway.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingsong Zhu, Liang Tao, Jinghua Zhang, Ruini Liu, Hongai Tian, Chong Hu, Yafen Zhu, Meizhen Li, Zhuoyun Wei, Jing Yi, Jia Li, Xiaoping Gou
Summary: In this study, it was discovered that ARR10/12/18 acts as core factors downstream of CKI1-AHP2/3/5 pathway to determine the cell fate of the female gametophyte. They play a crucial role in regulating the identity of the central cell in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Article
Plant Sciences
Meizhen Li, Minghui Lv, Xiaojuan Wang, Zeping Cai, Hongrui Yao, Dongyang Zhang, Huiqiang Li, Mingsong Zhu, Wenbin Du, Ruoshi Wang, Zhe Wang, Hong Kui, Suiwen Hou, Jia Li, Jing Yi, Xiaoping Gou
Summary: In Arabidopsis thaliana, SERKs and ERf genes are shown to play essential roles in integument development. The interaction between SERKs and ERf depends on EPFL family peptides. The findings suggest that the ERf-SERK-mediated EPFL signaling controls the development of both the female gametophyte and the surrounding sporophytic integuments.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenping Wang, Chong Hu, Xiaonan Li, Yafen Zhu, Liang Tao, Yanwei Cui, Dingqian Deng, Xiaoxuan Fan, Hong Zhang, Jia Li, Xiaoping Gou, Jing Yi
Summary: PBS1-LIKE34/35/36, a clade of receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases, is required for maintaining shoot apical meristem (SAM) and root apical meristem (RAM) homeostasis.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yafen Zhu, Chong Hu, Xiaoping Gou
Article
Plant Sciences
Chong Hu, Yafen Zhu, Yanwei Cui, Kaili Cheng, Wan Liang, Zhuoyun Wei, Mingsong Zhu, Hongju Yin, Li Zeng, Ya Xiao, Minghui Lv, Jing Yi, Suiwen Hou, Kai He, Jia Li, Xiaoping Gou