| Literature DB >> 30299213 |
Melissa Bredow1, Jacqueline Monaghan1.
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Activation of Ca2+ signaling is a universal response to stress that allows cells to quickly respond to environmental cues. Fluctuations in cytosolic Ca2+ are decoded in plants by Ca2+-sensing proteins such as Ca2+-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs). The perception of microbes results in an influx of Ca2+ that activates numerous CDPKs responsible for propagating immune signals required for resistance against disease-causing pathogens. This review describes our current understanding of CDPK activation and regulation, and provides a comprehensive overview of CDPK-mediated immune signaling through interaction with various substrates.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30299213 DOI: 10.1094/MPMI-09-18-0267-FI
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Plant Microbe Interact ISSN: 0894-0282 Impact factor: 4.171