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[Progress of study on calmodulin-binding proteins in plants].
Guo-Hong Mao1, Lin-Xia Song, Da-Ye Sun
1Institute of Molecular Cell Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050016, China.
Zhi Wu Sheng Li Yu Fen Zi Sheng Wu Xue Xue Bao = Journal of Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
|January 4, 2005
Summary
Calmodulin (CaM) regulates plant cells by activating CaM-binding proteins (CaMBPs). This review details CaMBP interactions, distribution, and roles in plant growth, development, and stress responses.
Area of Science:
- Plant molecular biology
- Cell signaling
- Biochemistry
Context:
- Calmodulin (CaM) is a crucial Ca(2+)-sensing protein.
- CaM regulates cellular functions by activating CaM-binding proteins (CaMBPs).
- Understanding CaMBPs is key to elucidating Ca(2+)-CaM signal transduction pathways in plants.
Purpose:
- To review recent advancements in the study of plant CaM-binding proteins (CaMBPs).
- To summarize the interactions between CaM and CaMBPs.
- To consolidate information on CaMBP distribution, localization, and biological functions.
Summary:
- Over fifty types of CaMBPs have been identified across all plant species and tissues.
- CaMBPs are involved in diverse biological processes, including growth, development, metabolism, cell division, and responses to hormones, stress, and pathogens.
- This review covers CaM-CaMBP interactions, CaMBP subcellular localization, and their roles in various plant biological functions.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of plant CaMBPs.
- Highlights the significance of CaMBPs in plant signaling and development.
- Facilitates further research into Ca(2+)-CaM mediated pathways and their agricultural applications.