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Plant condensates: no longer membrane-less?

Ioannis H Hatzianestis1, Fanourios Mountourakis1, Stella Stavridou2

  • 1Department of Biology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece; Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas, Heraklion, Greece.

Trends in Plant Science
|May 14, 2023
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Cellular condensates, often called membrane-less, can interact with cell membranes. These interactions may influence cell functions, communication, and evolution, especially in plants.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Cellular condensates are typically defined as membrane-less organelles.
  • Their formation, properties, and functions are actively researched.
  • Current research primarily focuses on intrinsic condensate properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the less-understood role of condensate-membrane interfaces.
  • To highlight potential functions of condensates interacting with membranes.
  • To stimulate research on condensate-membrane interactions in plants.

Main Methods:

  • This is an opinion article, not based on experimental data.
  • It synthesizes existing knowledge and proposes new research directions.
  • Literature review and theoretical considerations.
Keywords:
condensatesphase separationprotein condensationprotein disordersignaling

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Main Results:

  • Condensates can interface with cellular membranes.
  • Condensate-membrane interactions can alter condensate material properties.
  • These interactions may impact cellular processes like communication, development, and evolution.

Conclusions:

  • Condensate-membrane interfaces represent a significant, understudied area in cell biology.
  • Investigating these interfaces can reveal novel functions and mechanisms.
  • Further research, particularly in plant biology, is warranted.