Transposing phytochrome into the nucleus.

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serval:BIB_F1B248D4FEEF
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Publications
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Title
Transposing phytochrome into the nucleus.
Journal
Trends in Plant Science
Author(s)
Fankhauser C., Chen M.
ISSN
1360-1385
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2008
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
13
Number
11
Pages
596-601
Language
english
Abstract
To control many physiological responses, phytochromes directly modulate gene expression. A key regulatory event in this signal transduction pathway is the light-controlled translocation of the photoreceptor from the cytoplasm into the nucleus. Recent publications are beginning to shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying this central control point. Interestingly, there is a specific mechanism for phytochrome A (phyA) nuclear accumulation. The dedicated phyA nuclear import pathway might be important for the distinct photosensory specificity of this atypical phytochrome. Recent studies in the field also provide a starting point for investigating how the different subcellular pools of phytochrome can control distinct responses to light.
Keywords
Biological Transport, Cell Nucleus/metabolism, Homeostasis, Models, Biological, Phytochrome/metabolism, Phytochrome A/metabolism, Phytochrome B/metabolism, Plant Physiological Phenomena
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Web of science
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15/06/2009 12:27
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20/08/2019 16:19
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