Genome-wide analysis of lipoxygenase gene family in Arabidopsis and rice.
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SUBMITTER: Umate P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3142411 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar
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Genome-wide analysis of lipoxygenase gene family in Arabidopsis and rice.
Plant signaling & behavior 20110301 3
The enzymes called lipoxygenases (LOXs) can dioxygenate unsaturated fatty acids, which leads to lipoperoxidation of biological membranes. This process causes synthesis of signaling molecules and also leads to changes in cellular metabolism. LOXs are known to be involved in apoptotic (programmed cell death) pathway, and biotic and abiotic stress responses in plants. Here, the members of LOX gene family in Arabidopsis and rice are identified. The Arabidopsis and rice genomes encode 6 and 14 LOX pr ...[more]
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