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ReviewPlant reproduction2018

Arabinogalactan proteins and their sugar chains: functions in plant reproduction, research methods, and biosynthesis.

Shihao Su, Tetsuya Higashiyama

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Review in Plant reproduction, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers.

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32citing papers in PubMed
15.9field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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32 citing papers in PubMed, 86 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. AtFH5 recruits and transports the arabinogalactan protein AGP23 to maintain the tip growth of pollen tube.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Shihao SuInstitute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University, Furo-Cho, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8601, Japan.
Tetsuya HigashiyamaInstitute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University, Furo-Cho, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8601, Japan. higashi@bio.nagoya-u.ac.jp.ORCID 0000-0002-7346-360X
Nagoya University · JP

Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science JP16H06464Japan Society for the Promotion of Science JP16H06465Japan Society for the Promotion of Science JP16K21727Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience 180190
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The arabinogalactan protein (AGP) family is one of the most complex protein families and is ubiquitous in the plant kingdom. Moreover, it has been demonstrated to play various roles during plant reproduction. A typical AGP contains a hydroxyproline-rich core protein with high heterogeneity and varying numbers of polysaccharide side chains. However, the functions of the polysaccharide components (i.e. AG sugar chains) remain largely unknown due to the general difficulties associated with studying sugar chains in glycobiology. In recent years, methodological breakthroughs have resulted in substantial progress in AGP research. Here, we summarise the multiple roles of AGPs during plant gametophyte development and male-female communication, with a focus on recent advances. In addition, we discuss the analytical tools used in AGP research, and the biosynthesis and function of AG sugar chains. A comprehensive understanding of the AGP family will help clarify the mechanisms precisely controlling reproductive processes.

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Plant Physiological PhenomenaBiomedical ResearchMucoproteinsPlant ProteinsReproductionSugarsarabinogalactan proteinsMucoproteinsPlant ProteinsSugarsArabinogalactan proteinArabinogalactan sugar chainGametophytesPlant reproductionPollen–pistil interaction

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PMID29470639
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