Protein Acetylation and Deacetylation in Plant-pathogen Interactions

Jing Wang, Chao Liu, Yun Chen, Youfu Zhao, Zhonghua Ma

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4841-4855
Number of pages15
JournalEnvironmental Microbiology
Volume23
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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