Xyloglucan and its biosynthesis

The hemicellulosic polysaccharide xyloglucan (XyG), found in the primary cell walls of most plant tissues, is important for structural organization of the cell wall and regulation of growth and development. Significant recent progress in structural characterization of XyGs from different plant speci...

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Published in:Frontiers in plant science 2012-01, Vol.3, p.134-134
Main Author: Zabotina, Olga A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biosynthesis
Biosynthesis and Regulation
glycosyl transferases
multiprotein complex
Plant Science
Xyloglucan structure
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Summary:The hemicellulosic polysaccharide xyloglucan (XyG), found in the primary cell walls of most plant tissues, is important for structural organization of the cell wall and regulation of growth and development. Significant recent progress in structural characterization of XyGs from different plant species has shed light on the diversification of XyG during plant evolution. Also, identification of XyG biosynthetic enzymes and examination of their interactions suggests the involvement of a multiprotein complex in XyG biosynthesis. This mini-review presents an updated overview of the diversity of XyG structures in plant taxa and recent findings on XyG biosynthesis.
ISSN:1664-462X
1664-462X
DOI:10.3389/fpls.2012.00134