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The receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase PBL32 mediates SCOOP12 signaling from the MIK2-BAK1 receptor complex

Yuanyuan Zhou1, Kexin Chen2, Jiaojiao Bai3

  • 1School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology
|January 9, 2026
PubMed

Insights

The MIK2 receptor complex and PBL32 kinase are key to plant immunity against pathogens. Expressing these components in crops can boost their natural disease resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Plant biology
  • Molecular immunology
  • Crop science

Background:

  • Plant immune responses are crucial for crop survival.
  • Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) detect microbial and endogenous signals.
  • The MIK2 receptor complex and PBL32 kinase play a role in plant defense signaling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the function of the MIK2 receptor complex and PBL32 kinase in plant immunity.
  • To investigate the signaling pathway involving SERINE-RICH ENDOGENOUS PEPTIDE12 (SCOOP12).
  • To explore the potential of using Arabidopsis PBL32 and MIK2 for enhancing crop disease resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated the phosphorylation of PBL32 kinase upon recognition of SCOOP12.
  • Analyzed signal transmission downstream of the MIK2 receptor complex.
  • Performed heterologous expression of Arabidopsis PBL32 and MIK2 in other plant species.

Main Results:

  • PBL32 kinase is phosphorylated upon recognition of SERINE-RICH ENDOGENOUS PEPTIDE12 (SCOOP12).
  • Immune signals are transmitted downstream of the MIK2 receptor complex.
  • Heterologous expression of Arabidopsis PBL32 and MIK2 enhanced disease resistance in recipient plants.

Conclusions:

  • The MIK2-PBL32 pathway is a critical component of plant immune signaling.
  • SCOOP12 acts as a ligand or pattern recognized by this pathway.
  • Engineering crops with Arabidopsis PBL32 and MIK2 shows promise for improving agricultural disease resistance.

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