Geminivirus C4: Interplaying with Receptor-like Kinases

Trends Plant Sci. 2018 Dec;23(12):1044-1046. doi: 10.1016/j.tplants.2018.09.003. Epub 2018 Sep 29.

Abstract

Geminivirus infection results in systemic symptoms in plants, but the mechanism by which the virus affects cell-to-cell signalling involved in development and resistance remains unclear. Based on recent evidence, we suggest a potential mechanism that geminivirus C4 proteins interfere with intercellular signals by interacting with receptor-like kinases on the plasma membrane.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Cell Membrane / virology
  • Geminiviridae / metabolism*
  • Plant Diseases / virology*
  • Plant Proteins / metabolism
  • Protein Kinases / metabolism*
  • Viral Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • Plant Proteins
  • Viral Proteins
  • Protein Kinases