Identification and molecular characterization of a novel non-specific lipid transfer protein (TdLTP2) from durum wheat.

ABSTRACT: Non-specific lipid transfer proteins (nsLTPs) are small, cysteine-rich proteins, a part of the pathogenesis-related protein family, and numerous of them act as positive regulators during plant disease resistance, growth, and reproduction. These proteins are involved also in the intracellular transfer of lipids, as well as in plant immune responses. Besides their differences in sequences, they show similar features in their structure. However, they show distinct lipid-binding specificities signifying their various biological roles that dictate further structural study. This study reports the identification, in silico characterization and purification of a novel member of the nsLTP2 protein family from durum wheat, TdLTP2. It was generated and purified using the combination of gel filtration

SUBMITTER: Missaoui K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9007336 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature