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Protein acetylation and deacetylation in plant‐pathogen interactions
Author(s) -
Wang Jing,
Liu Chao,
Chen Yun,
Zhao Youfu,
Ma Zhonghua
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
environmental microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.954
H-Index - 188
eISSN - 1462-2920
pISSN - 1462-2912
DOI - 10.1111/1462-2920.15725
Subject(s) - acetylation , biology , acetyltransferases , lysine , histone acetyltransferases , computational biology , acetyltransferase , biochemistry , subcellular localization , amino acid , cytoplasm , gene
Summary Protein acetylation and deacetylation catalysed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs) and deacetylases (KDACs), respectively, are major mechanisms regulating various cellular processes. During the fight between microbial pathogens and host plants, both apply a set of measures, including acetylation interference, to strengthen themselves while suppressing the other. In this review, we first summarize KATs and KDACs in plants and their pathogens. Next, we introduce diverse acetylation and deacetylation mechanisms affecting protein functions, including the regulation of enzyme activity and specificity, protein–protein or protein‐DNA interactions, subcellular localization and protein stability. We then focus on the current understanding of acetylation and deacetylation in plant–pathogen interactions. Additionally, we also discuss potential acetylation‐related approaches for controlling plant diseases.