Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
377(6605)
Published: July 7, 2022
In
the
20th
century,
researchers
studying
animal
and
plant
signaling
pathways
discovered
a
protein
domain
that
is
shared
across
diverse
innate
immune
systems:
Toll/interleukin-1/resistance
gene
(TIR)
domain.
The
TIR
found
in
several
architectures
was
defined
as
an
adaptor
mediates
protein-protein
interactions
immunity
developmental
pathways.
However,
studies
of
nerve
degeneration
animals-and
subsequent
breakthroughs
plant,
bacterial,
archaeal
systems-revealed
domains
possess
enzymatic
activities.
We
provide
synthesis
functions
role
various
related
products
evolutionarily
systems.
These
may
ultimately
guide
interventions
would
span
tree
life,
from
treating
human
neurodegenerative
disorders
bacterial
infections
to
preventing
diseases.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187(9), P. 2095 - 2116
Published: April 1, 2024
Plant
diseases
cause
famines,
drive
human
migration,
and
present
challenges
to
agricultural
sustainability
as
pathogen
ranges
shift
under
climate
change.
breeders
discovered
Mendelian
genetic
loci
conferring
disease
resistance
specific
isolates
over
100
years
ago.
Subsequent
breeding
for
underpins
modern
agriculture
and,
along
with
the
emergence
focus
on
model
plants
genetics
genomics
research,
has
provided
rich
resources
molecular
biological
exploration
last
50
years.
These
studies
led
identification
of
extracellular
intracellular
receptors
that
convert
recognition
microbe-encoded
patterns
or
pathogen-delivered
virulence
effectors
into
defense
activation.
receptor
systems,
downstream
responses,
define
plant
immune
systems
have
evolved
since
migration
land
∼500
million
Our
current
understanding
provides
platform
development
rational
enhancement
control
many
continue
plague
crop
production.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(36)
Published: Sept. 9, 2022
Nucleotide-binding,
leucine-rich
repeat
receptors
(NLRs)
perceive
pathogen
effectors
to
trigger
plant
immunity.
The
direct
recognition
mechanism
of
by
coiled-coil
NLRs
(CNLs)
remains
unclear.
We
demonstrate
that
the
Triticum
monococcum
CNL
Sr35
directly
recognizes
effector
AvrSr35
from
Puccinia
graminis
f.
sp
.
tritici
and
report
a
cryo–electron
microscopy
structure
resistosome
crystal
AvrSr35.
show
forms
homodimers
are
disassociated
into
monomers
upon
domain
Sr35,
which
induces
assembly
subsequent
immune
response.
first
20
amino-terminal
residues
indispensable
for
signaling
but
not
plasma
membrane
association.
Our
findings
reveal
activation
provide
insights
biochemical
function
resistosome.
Immunogenetics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
74(1), P. 5 - 26
Published: Jan. 4, 2022
Abstract
Animals
and
plants
have
NLRs
(nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
receptors)
that
recognize
the
presence
of
pathogens
initiate
innate
immune
responses.
In
plants,
there
are
three
types
distinguished
by
their
N-terminal
domain:
CC
(coiled-coil)
domain
NLRs,
TIR
(Toll/interleukin-1
receptor)
RPW8
(resistance
to
powdery
mildew
8)-like
coiled-coil
NLRs.
CC-NLRs
(CNLs)
TIR-NLRs
(TNLs)
generally
act
as
sensors
effectors
secreted
pathogens,
while
RPW8-NLRs
(RNLs)
signal
downstream
many
sensor
called
helper
Recent
studies
revealed
dimensional
structures
a
CNL
(ZAR1)
including
its
inactive,
intermediate
active
oligomeric
state,
well
TNLs
(RPP1
ROQ1)
in
states.
Furthermore,
accumulating
evidence
suggests
members
family
lipase-like
EDS1
(enhanced
disease
susceptibility
1)
proteins,
which
uniquely
found
seed
play
key
role
providing
link
between
during
Here,
we
summarize
implications
plant
NLR
provide
insights
into
distinct
mechanisms
action
different
discuss
NLR-mediated
signalling
pathways
involving
proteins
RNLs.
The Plant Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(5), P. 1479 - 1496
Published: Feb. 4, 2022
Abstract
A
protein
domain
(Toll
and
Interleukin-1
receptor
[TIR]-like)
with
homology
to
animal
TIRs
mediates
immune
signaling
in
prokaryotes
eukaryotes.
Here,
we
present
an
overview
of
TIR
evolution
the
molecular
versatility
domains
different
architectures
for
host
protection
against
microbial
attack.
Plant
TIR-based
emerges
as
being
central
potentiation
effectiveness
defenses
triggered
by
intracellular
cell-surface
receptors.
Equally
relevant
plant
fitness
are
mechanisms
that
limit
potent
healthy
tissues
but
maintain
preparedness
infection.
We
propose
seed
plants
evolved
a
specialized
module
selectively
translate
enzymatic
activities
defense
outputs,
overlaying
more
general
function
TIRs.
The Plant Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(5), P. 1551 - 1567
Published: Jan. 28, 2022
Plants
launch
a
concerted
immune
response
to
dampen
potential
infections
upon
sensing
microbial
pathogen
and
insect
invasions.
The
transient
rapid
elevation
of
the
cytosolic
calcium
concentration
[Ca2+]cyt
is
among
essential
early
cellular
responses
in
plant
immunity.
free
Ca2+
apoplast
far
higher
than
that
resting
cytoplasm.
Thus,
precise
regulation
channel
activities
infection
key
for
an
immediate
dynamic
influx
trigger
downstream
signaling.
Specific
signatures
different
branches
system
vary
timing,
amplitude,
duration,
kinetics,
sources
Ca2+.
Recent
breakthroughs
studies
diverse
groups
classical
channels
highlight
instrumental
role
homeostasis
immunity
cell
survival.
Additionally,
identification
some
receptors
as
noncanonical
Ca2+-permeable
opens
new
view
how
initiate
death
This
review
aims
provide
overview
Ca2+-conducting
their
molecular
genetic
mode-of-actions
facilitating
We
also
discuss
regulatory
mechanisms
control
stability
activity
these
channels.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(5)
Published: Jan. 2, 2023
Abstract
Plant
pathogens
compromise
crop
yields.
Plants
have
evolved
robust
innate
immunity
that
depends
in
part
on
intracellular
Nucleotide‐binding,
Leucine
rich‐Repeat
(NLR)
immune
receptors
activate
defense
responses
upon
detection
of
pathogen‐derived
effectors.
Most
“sensor”
NLRs
detect
effectors
require
the
activity
“helper”
NLRs,
but
how
helper
support
sensor
NLR
function
is
poorly
understood.
Many
Solanaceae
NRC
(NLR‐Required
for
Cell
death)
class
NLRs.
We
show
here
Rpi‐amr3,
a
from
Solanum
americanum
,
detects
AVRamr3
potato
late
blight
pathogen,
Phytophthora
infestans
and
activates
oligomerization
NRC2
NRC4
into
high‐molecular‐weight
resistosomes.
In
contrast,
recognition
P.
effector
AVRamr1
by
another
Rpi‐amr1
induces
formation
only
resistosome.
The
activated
oligomer
becomes
enriched
membrane
fractions.
ATP‐binding
motifs
both
Rpi‐amr3
are
required
resistosome
formation,
not
interaction
with
its
cognate
effector.
can
be
homologs
other
species.
Mechanistic
understanding
will
underpin
engineering
crops
durable
disease
resistance.
EMBO Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(10)
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Plants
coordinately
use
cell-surface
and
intracellular
immune
receptors
to
perceive
pathogens
mount
an
response.
Intracellular
events
of
pathogen
recognition
are
largely
mediated
by
the
nucleotide
binding
leucine
rich-repeat
(NLR)
classes.
Upon
perception,
NLRs
trigger
a
potent
broad-spectrum
reaction,
usually
accompanied
form
programmed
cell
death
termed
hypersensitive
Some
plant
act
as
multifunctional
singleton
which
combine
detection
signaling.
However,
can
also
function
in
higher
order
pairs
networks
functionally
specialized
interconnected
receptors.
In
this
article,
we
cover
basic
aspects
NLR
biology
with
emphasis
on
networks.
We
highlight
some
recent
advances
structure,
function,
activation
discuss
emerging
topics
such
modulator
NLRs,
suppression
bioengineering.
Multi-disciplinary
approaches
required
disentangle
how
these
receptor
evolve.
Answering
questions
holds
potential
deepen
our
understanding
system
unlock
new
era
disease
resistance
breeding.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(11)
Published: March 6, 2023
Plant
disease
resistance
involves
both
detection
of
microbial
molecular
patterns
by
cell-surface
pattern
recognition
receptors
and
pathogen
effectors
intracellular
NLR
immune
receptors.
NLRs
are
classified
as
sensor
NLRs,
involved
in
effector
detection,
or
helper
required
for
signaling.
TIR-domain-containing
(TNLs)
require
NRG1
ADR1
resistance,
activation
defense
requires
the
lipase-domain
proteins
EDS1,
SAG101,
PAD4.
Previously,
we
found
that
associates
with
EDS1
SAG101
a
TNL
activation-dependent
manner
[X.
Sun
et
al.
,
Nat.
Commun.
12
3335
(2021)].
We
report
here
how
itself
during
TNL-initiated
immunity.
Full
immunity
coactivation
mutual
potentiation
receptor-initiated
signaling
[B.
P.
M.
Ngou,
H.-K.
Ahn,
Ding,
J.
D.
G.
Jones,
Nature
592
110–115
(2021),
Yuan
105–109
find
while
TNLs
is
sufficient
to
promote
NRG1–EDS1–SAG101
interaction,
formation
an
oligomeric
resistosome
additional
defense.
These
data
suggest
vivo
part
mechanism
links
receptor
pathways.
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(8), P. 2113 - 2128
Published: March 12, 2024
Summary
Plants
face
a
relentless
onslaught
from
diverse
array
of
pathogens
in
their
natural
environment,
to
which
they
have
evolved
myriad
strategies
that
unfold
across
various
temporal
scales.
Cell
surface
pattern
recognition
receptors
(PRRs)
detect
conserved
elicitors
or
endogenous
molecules
released
during
pathogen
invasion,
initiating
the
first
line
defence
plants,
known
as
pattern‐triggered
immunity
(PTI),
imparts
baseline
level
disease
resistance.
Inside
host
cells,
effectors
are
sensed
by
nucleotide‐binding/leucine‐rich
repeat
(NLR)
receptors,
then
activate
second
defence:
effector‐triggered
(ETI),
offering
more
potent
and
enduring
mechanism.
Moreover,
PTI
ETI
collaborate
synergistically
bolster
resistance
collectively
trigger
cascade
downstream
responses.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
plant
responses,
an
overview
stepwise
activation
interactions
between
PTI‐ETI
synergistic
signal
transduction.