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Mechanistic effects of lipid binding pockets within soluble signaling proteins: Lessons from acyl-CoA-binding and START-domain-containing proteins.

Shiu-Cheung Lung,M. Chye

Published 2024 in Plant Physiology

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While lipids serve as important energy reserves, metabolites, and cellular constituents in all forms of life, these macromolecules also function as unique carriers of information in plant communication given their diverse chemical structures. The signal transduction process involves a sophisticated interplay between messengers, receptors, signal transducers, and downstream effectors. Over the years, an array of plant signaling proteins have been identified for their crucial roles in perceiving lipid signals. However, the mechanistic effects of lipid binding on protein functions remain largely elusive. Recent literature has presented numerous fascinating models that illustrate the significance of protein-lipid interactions in mediating signaling responses. This review focuses on the category of lipophilic signaling proteins that encompass a hydrophobic binding pocket located outside of cellular membranes and provides an update on the lessons learned from two of these structures, namely the acyl-CoA-binding and START domains. It begins with a brief overview of the latest advances in understanding the functions of the two protein families in plant communication. The second part highlights five functional mechanisms of lipid ligands in concert with their target signaling proteins.

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