Arabidopsis MAPKs: a complex signalling network involved in multiple biological processes.
Many changes in environmental conditions and hormones are mediated by MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) cascades in all eukaryotes, including plants. Studies of MAPK pathways in genetic model organisms are especially informative in revealing the molecular mechanisms by means of which MAPK cascades are controlled and modulate cellular processes. The present review highlights recent insights into MAPK-based signalling in Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress), revealing the complexity and future challenges to understanding signal-transduction networks on a global scale.
Colcombet
Jean
J
Unité de Recherche en Génomique Végétale, INRA-CNRS-UEVE, 2 rue Gaston Crémieux, 91057 Evry Cédex, France. heribert.hirt@evry.inra.fr
Hirt
Heribert
H
D017360:Arabidopsis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism*; D029681:Arabidopsis Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000378:metabolism; D005408:Flagellin / Q000378:metabolism; D018506:Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; D007113:Immunity, Innate; D020935:MAP Kinase Signaling System; D020928:Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases / Q000378:metabolism; D008954:Models, Biological; D008957:Models, Genetic; D009995:Osmosis; D010126:Ozone; D010766:Phosphorylation; D011058:Pollen / Q000378:metabolism; D015398:Signal Transduction; D037521:Virulence Factors / Q000378:metabolism
D029681:Arabidopsis Proteins; D037521:Virulence Factors; D005408:Flagellin; D010126:Ozone; C436293:MPK6 protein, Arabidopsis; D020928:Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases