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Curr Opin Plant Biol

Title:		Endogenous peptide elicitors in higher plants
Author(s):		Yamaguchi Y; Huffaker A;
Address:		"Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido, University, Sapporo 060-8589, Japan. yu-yama@res.agr.hokudai.ac.jp"
Journal Title:		Curr Opin Plant Biol
Year:		2011
Volume:		20110601
Issue:		4
Page Number:		351 - 357
DOI:		10.1016/j.pbi.2011.05.001
ISSN/ISBN:		1879-0356 (Electronic) 1369-5266 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Plant defense responses against invading organisms are initiated through the perception of molecules associated with attacking microbes and herbivores by pattern recognition receptors. In addition to elicitor molecules derived from attacking organisms, plants recognize host-derived molecules. These endogenous elicitors induce and amplify the defense responses against invading organisms both locally and systemically. Several classes of plant-derived molecules elicit defense, including cell wall fragments and peptides. Endogenous peptide elicitors have been discovered in species across the plant kingdom, and their role regulating immunity to both herbivores and pathogens is becoming increasingly appreciated. In this review, we will focus on the five known endogenous peptide elicitor families, summarize their properties, and discuss research goals to further understanding of plant innate immunity"
Keywords:		Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides/immunology/metabolism Calcium/metabolism Disease Resistance Peptides/immunology *Plant Immunity Plant Proteins/immunology/*metabolism Plants/*immunology/metabolism/microbiology Protease Inhibitors/metabolism Protein Binding;
Notes:		"MedlineYamaguchi, Yube Huffaker, Alisa eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review England 2011/06/04 Curr Opin Plant Biol. 2011 Aug; 14(4):351-7. doi: 10.1016/j.pbi.2011.05.001. Epub 2011 Jun 1"