Auxin receptors: recent developments |
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Authors: | Michael A Venis Richard M Napier |
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Institution: | (1) Horticulture Research International, East Malling, ME19 6BJ Maidstone, Kent, UK |
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Abstract: | Rapid advances have been made in the study of auxin binding proteins (ABPs) in the last five years. In particular, an ABP in maize membranes has been cloned, sequenced and both monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies to this ABP have been developed. Structural and functional analysis has begun and there is good electrophysiological evidence that ABP in the plasma membrane functions as a receptor, probably involved in auxin-induced cell expansion. The role of the large amount of ABP in the endoplasmic reticulum is less clear, as is the relationship to soluble ABPs. At present there is only some circumstantial evidence relating any ABP to cell division. Receptors for synthetic inhibitors of auxin transport (phytotropins) are also of interest in relation to auxin action, but are less well characterised. Identification of new naturally-occurring phytotropins could lead to novel plant growth regulators. |
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Keywords: | auxin receptor auxin-binding protein auxin transport phytotropin |
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