Pathogen-derived 9-methyl sphingoid base is perceived by a lectin receptor kinase in Arabidopsis
H. Kato, K. Nemoto, M. Shimizu, A. Abe, S. Asai, N. Ishihama, T. Daimon, M. Ojika, K. Kawakita, K. Onai, K. Shirasu, M. Ishiura, D. Takemoto, Y. Takano, R. Terauchi
The paper shows that oomycete-derived ceramide is cleaved into sphingoid base by ceramidase and recognized by an Arabidopsis receptor kinase, enhancing plant immunity.
bioRxiv · Oct 18, 2021 · PreprintPlant Biology