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Identification of Post-translational Modifications of Plant Protein Complexes
Published on: February 22, 2014
Receptor-like kinase cleavage: molecular mechanism and regulatory functions in plants
Meng Yu1, Xiaotong Nie1, Shaoying Ke1
1College of Life Sciences, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001, China.
Abstract:
Receptor-like kinases (RLKs) are essential in nearly all plant life activities. To date, most RLK research focuses on their plasma membrane functions as holoreceptors. This review introduces a distinct mechanism: RLK cleavage-regulated signal transduction in plants. We summarize cleavable RLKs and describe their cleavage forms, focusing on molecular mechanisms and functions for plant development and plant-microbe interactions. Notably, we emphasize that the released intracellular domain of RLKs translocates to the nucleus, mediating noncanonical signaling pathways. This review provides valuable insights into plant biology and underscores the significance of RLK cleavage in plant signaling.
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