Abstract
Multiple secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) genes have been identified in plants and encode isoforms with distinct regulatory and catalytic properties. Elucidation of this genetic and biochemical heterogeneity has provided important clues to the regulation and function of the individual enzymes. An increasing body of evidence shows that their lipid products, lysophospholipids and free fatty acids, mediate a variety of cellular responses, including plant growth, development, and responses to stress and defense. This review discusses the newly-acquired information on plant sPLA2s including the molecular and biochemical characteristics, and signaling functions of each isoform.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-67 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Progress in Lipid Research |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Jan |
Keywords
- Arabidopsis
- Cell elongation
- Free fatty acid
- Lysophospholipids
- Plant lipid signaling
- Secretory phospholipase A
- Signaling mediators
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology