Comprehensive classification of the plant non-specific lipid transfer protein superfamily towards its sequence-structure-function analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-specific Lipid Transfer Proteins (nsLTPs) are widely distributed in the plant kingdom and constitute a superfamily of related proteins. Several hundreds of different nsLTP sequences-and counting-have been characterized so far, but their biological functions remain unclear. It has been clear for years that they present a certain interest for agronomic and nutritional issues. Deciphering their functions means collecting and analyzing a variety of data from gene sequence to protein structure, from cellular localization to the physiological role. As a huge and growing number of new protein sequences are available nowadays, extracting meaningful knowledge from sequence-structure-function relationships calls for the development of new tools and approaches. As nsLTPs show h

SUBMITTER: Fleury C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6698131 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature