Function and Evolution of the Plant MES Family of Methylesterases
Timothy A. Chaffin, Weijiao Wang, Jin-Gui Chen, Feng Chen · 2024
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Timothy Chaffin and co-authors review the plant enzymes that undo methyl tags in a 2024 paper. Plants build methyl esters for hormones and scents; the MES family clips the methyl back off. The makers got years of attention; the unmakers lagged.
Thirty-two family genes have known chemistry so far. Their targets include hormone esters and other specialty compounds. One member does something else entirely, hinting at hidden range. The genes steer defense against pests and stress, plus germination and root growth. Absent in green algae, the family is everywhere in land plants. Three ancient branches exist, two still without a single characterized member. Much, the authors stress, remains unmapped.
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| CREATOR | Timothy A. Chaffin, Weijiao Wang, Jin-Gui Chen, Feng Chen |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 41 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |