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Polygalacturonase-inhibiting proteins in defense against phytopathogenic fungi.
Current opinion in plant biology - 1 Aug 2002
De Lorenzo Giulia, Ferrari Simone
Abstract excerpt
Polygalacturonase-inhibiting proteins (PGIPs) are ubiquitous plant cell wall proteins that are directed against fungal polygalacturonases (PGs), which are important pathogenicity factors. The inhibiting activity of PGIPs directly reduces the aggressive potential of PGs. In addition, it causes PGs to form more long-chain oligogalacturonides that are able to induce defense responses, thereby indirectly contributing...
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