The Functional Role of 14-3-3 Proteins in Plant-Stress Interactions

Keller, Caroline K.; Radwan, Osman

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Title

The Functional Role of 14-3-3 Proteins in Plant-Stress Interactions

Author(s)

• Keller, Caroline K.
• Radwan, Osman

Issue Date

2015

Keyword(s)

biotic stress, abiotic stress, phosphorylation, signal transduction

Abstract

14-3-3 proteins are important components in signal transduction pathways affecting multiple plant functions by mediating protein-protein interactions through post-translational modification via phosphorylation. Homodimers or heterodimers of 14-3-3 proteins bind to other proteins inducing site-specific targeting and alteration of the conformation of client proteins, which is an essential regulatory element for plant function and response. This protein family is involved in a wide range of cellular functions including the regulation of hormonal induction in response to stress stimuli, mediation of symbiotic relationships between the plant host and symbionts, as well as the mediation of functions between cellular components and enzymes. Identification of the function and mechanism of 14-3-3 proteins in plants offers insight into how crops can be made more efficient via the manipulation of these proteins.

Publisher

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Copyright 2015 Caroline K. Keller and Osman Radwan

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