Biologically Active and Antimicrobial Peptides from Plants
Joint Authors
Salas, C. E.
Badillo-Corona, Jesus A.
Ramírez-Sotelo, Guadalupe
Oliver-Salvador, Carmen
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Bioactive peptides are part of an innate response elicited by most living forms.
In plants, they are produced ubiquitously in roots, seeds, flowers, stems, and leaves, highlighting their physiological importance.
While most of the bioactive peptides produced in plants possess microbicide properties, there is evidence that they are also involved in cellular signaling.
Structurally, there is an overall similarity when comparing them with those derived from animal or insect sources.
The biological action of bioactive peptides initiates with the binding to the target membrane followed in most cases by membrane permeabilization and rupture.
Here we present an overview of what is currently known about bioactive peptides from plants, focusing on their antimicrobial activity and their role in the plant signaling network and offering perspectives on their potential application.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salas, C. E.& Badillo-Corona, Jesus A.& Ramírez-Sotelo, Guadalupe& Oliver-Salvador, Carmen. 2015. Biologically Active and Antimicrobial Peptides from Plants. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salas, C. E.…[et al.]. Biologically Active and Antimicrobial Peptides from Plants. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Salas, C. E.& Badillo-Corona, Jesus A.& Ramírez-Sotelo, Guadalupe& Oliver-Salvador, Carmen. Biologically Active and Antimicrobial Peptides from Plants. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054210
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1054210