Interactions between Metabolism and Signal Functions of Polyamines and Nitric Oxide in Plants

Authors

  • Š. Adámková Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc
  • M. Petřivalský Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc

Keywords:

polyamines, nitric oxide, ʟ-arginine, ʟ-ornithine, hypersensitivity reactions, nitrate reductase, NO synthase

Abstract

This review summarizes the current knowledge of metabolism and function of polyamines and signalling molecules of NO in plants. Polyamines (PA) interact with polyanionic biomolecules such as DNA or some proteins and appear to be involved in a wide range of plant pro­cesses. Despite their significance, the polyamine-dependent signal transducer system has not yet been found. It has been shown that PA induce NO biosynthesis in plants. PA seem to be mediators in pathogen defence, abiotic stresses and senescence.

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Published

2012-03-15

How to Cite

Adámková, Š., & Petřivalský, M. (2012). Interactions between Metabolism and Signal Functions of Polyamines and Nitric Oxide in Plants. Chemické Listy, 106(3), 166–173. Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/959

Issue

Vol. 106 No. 3 (2012)

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