植物细胞中RNA结合蛋白相分离现象研究进展
收稿日期: 2024-11-25
修回日期: 2025-04-09
网络出版日期: 2026-01-21
基金资助
浙江省农业新品种选育专项(2021C02063-1);宁波市重点研发计划暨“揭榜挂帅”项目(2023Z117)
Research Progress in the Phase Separation of RNA-binding Proteins in Plant Cells
Received date: 2024-11-25
Revised date: 2025-04-09
Online published: 2026-01-21
周华成, 包秀浩, 王晓乐, 鲁镇飞, 马荣荣, 陆永法, 王晓燕, 蔡克锋, 唐志明, 周卓奇, 陈志新, 马炜炜 . 植物细胞中RNA结合蛋白相分离现象研究进展[J]. 中国水稻科学, 2026 , 40(1) : 27 -36 . DOI: 10.16819/j.1001-7216.2026.241116
RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are key regulators of RNA metabolism and play crucial roles in various RNA processing events during cellular development in eukaryotes. They interact with RNA to form ribonucleoprotein complexes and can undergo phase separation, leading to the formation of dynamic, membrane-less condensates. This review begins by outlining the fundamental concepts of RBPs and phase separation. It then provides an in-depth analysis of the molecular mechanisms governing RBP-mediated phase separation in plant cells, highlighting its critical functions in plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses. Finally, the review discusses future challenges in researching RBP phase separation and its potential applications for crop improvement.
Key words： RNA-binding protein; phase separation; condensate; development; stress resilience
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