Oomycete Nudix effectors display WY-Nudix conformation and mRNA decapping activity

J Integr Plant Biol. 2024 Aug;66(8):1548-1552. doi: 10.1111/jipb.13712. Epub 2024 Jun 18.

Abstract

Oomycete Nudix effectors have characteristics of independent evolution, but adopt a conserved WY-Nudix conformation. Furthermore, multiple oomycete Nudix effectors exhibit mRNA decapping activity.

MeSH terms

  • Oomycetes* / physiology
  • RNA Caps / metabolism
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism

Substances

  • RNA, Messenger
  • RNA Caps