Abstract
The AvrE family of type III secreted effectors are highly conserved among many agriculturally important phytopathogenic bacteria. Despite their critical roles in the pathogenesis of phytopathogenic bacteria, the molecular functions and virulence mechanisms of these effectors have been largely unknown. However, recent studies have identified host-interacting proteins and demonstrated that AvrE family effectors can form water-permeable channels in the plant plasma membrane (PM) to create a hydrated and nutrient-rich extracellular space (apoplast) required for disease establishment. Here, we summarize these recent discoveries and highlight open questions related to AvrE-targeted host proteins.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 184-193 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Trends in Microbiology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 14 Sept 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Feb 2025 |
Keywords
- abscisic acid
- apoplast hydration
- bacteria
- channel
- pathogenesis
- receptor kinases/protein phosphatases
- type III secreted effector
- virulence effector