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14-3-3 PROTEINS AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION
1Program in Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology, Department of Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, Box 110690, Gainesville, Florida 32611-0690.
Annual Review of Plant Physiology and Plant Molecular Biology
|June 1, 1996
Summary
14-3-3 proteins are crucial for plant signal transduction, interacting with pathways through phosphorylation and protein-protein interactions. Their diverse isoforms and structures offer specialized functions, extending knowledge from animal studies.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Science
- Biochemistry
Background:
- 14-3-3 proteins are a diverse group of isoforms involved in various cellular processes.
- They form homo- and heterodimers, exhibiting numerous biochemical activities.
- Understanding 14-3-3 proteins is key to deciphering complex signal transduction pathways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the roles and functions of 14-3-3 proteins in plant signal transduction pathways.
- To compare and contrast the functions of plant 14-3-3 proteins with their mammalian counterparts.
- To highlight the unique contributions of plant 14-3-3 proteins to the field.
Main Methods:
- Review and compilation of existing literature on 14-3-3 proteins in animals and plants.
- Analysis of functional and structural themes related to protein phosphorylation and protein-protein interactions.
- Consideration of solved crystal structures of animal 14-3-3 proteins.
Main Results:
- 14-3-3 proteins participate extensively in protein phosphorylation and protein-protein interactions.
- Plant 14-3-3 proteins share functional and structural themes with animal 14-3-3 proteins.
- Diversity in 14-3-3 protein regions and multigene families suggests cell-specific specialization.
Conclusions:
- Plant 14-3-3 proteins play significant roles in signal transduction, extending known functions from animal models.
- The structural and functional diversity of 14-3-3 proteins allows for specialized roles in cellular signaling.
- Further research into plant 14-3-3 proteins can reveal unique mechanisms and applications.