1. Proteinogenic dipeptides, an emerging class of small-molecule regulators.
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Minen RI, Thirumalaikumar VP, and Skirycz A
- Subjects
- Biological Transport, Nitrogen, Dipeptides chemistry, Dipeptides metabolism, Amino Acids metabolism
- Abstract
Proteinogenic dipeptides, with few known exceptions, are products of protein degradation. Dipeptide levels respond to the changes in the environment, often in a dipeptide-specific manner. What drives this specificity is currently unknown; what likely contributes is the activity of the different peptidases that cleave off the terminal dipeptide from the longer peptides. Dipeptidases that degrade dipeptides to amino acids, and the turnover rates of the "substrate" proteins/peptides. Plants can both uptake dipeptides from the soil, but dipeptides are also found in root exudates. Dipeptide transporters, members of the proton-coupled peptide transporters NTR1/PTR family, contribute to nitrogen reallocation between the sink and source tissues. Besides their role in nitrogen distribution, it becomes increasingly clear that dipeptides may also serve regulatory, dipeptide-specific functions. Dipeptides are found in protein complexes affecting the activity of their protein partners. Moreover, dipeptide supplementation leads to cellular phenotypes reflected in changes in plant growth and stress tolerance. Herein we will review the current understanding of dipeptides' metabolism, transport, and functions and discuss significant challenges and future directions for the comprehensive characterization of this fascinating but underrated group of small-molecule compounds., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Aleksandra skirycz reports financial support was provided by National Science Foundation. Aleksandra Skirycz reports a relationship with National Science Foundation that includes: funding grants., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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