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Current Protein & Peptide Science

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ISSN (Print): 1389-2037
ISSN (Online): 1875-5550

Review Article

Defense-related Proteins from Chelidonium majus L. as Important Components of its Latex

Author(s): Robert Nawrot*

Volume 18, Issue 8, 2017

Page: [864 - 880] Pages: 17

DOI: 10.2174/1389203718666170406124013

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Abstract

The aim of this review is to cover most recent research on plant pathogenesis- and defenserelated proteins from latex-bearing medicinal plant Chelidonium majus (Papaveraceae) in the context of its importance for latex activity, function, pharmacological activities, and antiviral medicinal use. These results are compared with other latex-bearing plant species and recent research on proteins and chemical compounds contained in their latex. This is the first review, which clearly summarizes pathogenesisrelated (PR) protein families in latex-bearing plants pointing into their possible functions. The possible antiviral function of the latex by naming the abundant proteins present therein is also emphasized. Finally latex-borne defense system is hypothesized to constitute a novel type of preformed immediate defense response against viral, but also non-viral pathogens, and herbivores.

Keywords: Laticifers, pathogenesis-related proteins, latex-borne defense, major latex proteins, Papaveraceae, herbivores, antiviral activity.

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