The function of plant PR1 and other members of the CAP protein superfamily in plant-pathogen interactions.

ABSTRACT: The pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins of plants have originally been identified as proteins that are strongly induced upon biotic and abiotic stress. These proteins fall into 17 distinct classes (PR1-PR17). The mode of action of most of these PR proteins has been well characterized, except for PR1, which belongs to a widespread superfamily of proteins that share a common CAP domain. Proteins of this family are not only expressed in plants but also in humans and in many different pathogens, including phytopathogenic nematodes and fungi. These proteins are associated with a diverse range of physiological functions. However, their precise mode of action has remained elusive. The importance of these proteins in immune defence is illustrated by the fact that PR1 overexpression in plants result

SUBMITTER: Han Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10189770 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature