S-acylation in plants: an expanding field

Piers A. Hemsley (Lead / Corresponding author)

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Abstract

S-acylation is a common yet poorly understood fatty acid-based post-translational modification of proteins in all eukaryotes, including plants. While exact roles for S-acylation in protein function are largely unknown the reversibility of S-acylation indicates that it is likely able to play a regulatory role. As more studies reveal the roles of S-acylation within the cell it is becoming apparent that how S-acylation affects proteins is conceptually different from other reversible modifications such as phosphorylation or ubiquitination; a new mind-set is therefore required to fully integrate these data into our knowledge of plant biology. This review aims to highlight recent advances made in the function and enzymology of S-acylation in plants, highlights current and emerging technologies for its study and suggests future avenues for investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)529-536
Number of pages8
JournalBiochemical Society Transactions
Volume48
Issue number2
Early online date2 Apr 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2020

Keywords

  • S-acylation
  • S-palmitoylation
  • palmitoylation
  • plants

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry

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