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The Interactions of Aquaporins and Mineral Nutrients in Higher Plants
- Source :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 17, Iss 8, p 1229 (2016)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2016.
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Abstract
- Aquaporins, major intrinsic proteins (MIPs) present in the plasma and intracellular membranes, facilitate the transport of small neutral molecules across cell membranes in higher plants. Recently, progress has been made in understanding the mechanisms of aquaporin subcellular localization, transport selectivity, and gating properties. Although the role of aquaporins in maintaining the plant water status has been addressed, the interactions between plant aquaporins and mineral nutrients remain largely unknown. This review highlights the roles of various aquaporin orthologues in mineral nutrient uptake and transport, as well as the regulatory effects of mineral nutrients on aquaporin expression and activity, and an integrated link between aquaporins and mineral nutrient metabolism was identified.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14220067
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.b0299edf6704334a97a277b582d03ac
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms17081229