An Update on the Role of the Actin Cytoskeleton in Plasmodesmata: A Focus on Formins

Cell-to-cell communication in plants is mediated by plasmodesmata (PD) whose permeability is tightly regulated during plant growth and development. The actin cytoskeleton has been implicated in regulating the permeability of PD, but the underlying mechanism remains largely unknown. Recent characterization of PD-localized formin proteins has shed light on the role and mechanism of action of actin in regulating PD-mediated intercellular trafficking. In this mini-review article, we will describe the progress in this area.

• Publication year

  2021

• Venue

  Frontiers in Plant Science

• Publication date

  2021-02-15

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.3389/fpls.2021.647123PMID 33659020PMCID 7917184
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