Exocyst Complex Founded by Czech Researchers

Researchers at Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic have demonstrated the predicted presence of the protein complex called exocyst in plant cells. Their findings bring new possibilities in research of plant cells growth and morphogenesis. The study was published in journal Plant Cell. In cooperation with their colleagues from Oregon State University and University of Tübingen the researchers provided genetic, biological and biochemical evidence of the **exocyst protein complex** in in Arabidopsis thaliana. #img_982#.> *Protein detection using antibodies with red dye. Credit: L. Synek, IEB Prague.* The research team concludes that the **exocyst** plays important roles in morphogenesis of plant cells. It facilitates the **cells fusion** and intracellular transport. Contrary to animal and yeast cells, the presence and molecular principles of exocyst in plant cells have never been explored before. Findings of the study open a new possibilities in future research of plant cells. Source: "http://www.ueb.cas.cz":[ http://www.ueb.cas.cz/cz/pro_novinare/exocyst.htm]

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