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Evolutionary Convergence and Divergence in NLR Function and Structure

Meunier, Etienne and Broz, Petr. (2017) Evolutionary Convergence and Divergence in NLR Function and Structure. Trends in Immunology, 38 (10). pp. 744-757.

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Abstract

The recognition of cellular damage caused by either pathogens or abiotic stress is essential for host defense in all forms of life in the plant and animal kingdoms. The NOD-like receptors (NLRs) represent a large family of multidomain proteins that were initially discovered for their role in host defense in plants and vertebrates. Over recent years the wide distribution of NLRs among metazoans has become apparent and their origins have begun to emerge. Moreover, intense study of NLR function has shown that they play essential roles beyond pathogen recognition - in the regulation of antigen presentation, cell death, inflammation, and even in embryonic development. We summarize here the latest insights into NLR biology and discuss examples of converging and diverging evolution of NLR function and structure.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Former Organization Units Biozentrum > Infection Biology (Broz)
UniBasel Contributors:Broz, Petr and Meunier, Etienne
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1471-4906
e-ISSN:1471-4981
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Last Modified:19 Oct 2017 10:09
Deposited On:19 Oct 2017 10:09

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