Describing and characterizing the WAK/WAKL gene family across plant species : a systematic review
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Harvey, Aaron Thomas
Van den Berg, Noelani
Swart, Velushka
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Frontiers Media
Abstract
Wall-associated kinases (WAKs) and WAK-likes (WAKLs) are transmembrane
pectin receptors which have seen rising interest in recent years due to their
roles in stress responses and developmental pathways. Consequently, the genes
encoding these proteins are continuously identified, described and characterised
across a wide variety of plant species. The primary goal of characterizing these
genes is to classify, describe and infer cellular function, mostly through in silico
methods. However, inconsistencies across characterizations have led to
discrepancies in WAK/WAKL definitions resulting in sequences being classified
as a WAK in one study but as a WAKL or not identified in another. The methods of
characterization range widely with different combinations of analyses being
conducted, to similar analyses but with varying inputs and parameters which
are impacting the outputs. This review collates current knowledge about WAK/
WAKL genes and the recent characterizations of this family and suggests a more
robust strategy for increased consistency among the different gene members, as
well as the characterizations thereof.
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Gene identification and classification, Expression data, Cis-acting elements, SDG-02: Zero hunger, SDG-15: Life on land, Wall-associated kinases (WAKs), Wall-associated kinase-like (WAKLs)
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG-02:Zero Hunger
SDG-15:Life on land
SDG-15:Life on land
Citation
Harvey, A., Van den Berg, N. & Swart, V. (2024) Describing and characterizing the
WAK/WAKL gene family across plant species: a systematic review. Frontiers in Plant Science 15:1467148. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1467148.