PROTEIN FARNESYLTRANSFERASE IN PLANTS

Authors
SKOCZYLAS E SWIEZEWSKA E
Citation
E. Skoczylas et E. Swiezewska, PROTEIN FARNESYLTRANSFERASE IN PLANTS, Biochimie, 78(2), 1996, pp. 139-143
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Biology
Journal title
Biochimie → ACNP
ISSN journal
03009084
Volume
78
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
139 - 143
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-9084(1996)78:2<139:PFIP>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
The occurrence of protein farnesyltransferase has been demonstrated in spinach. The enzyme transferred different prenyl groups to the nonape ptide acceptor. All-trans isoprenoid diphosphates were utilized most e fficiently in contrast to long-chain mainly cis-polyprenyl diphosphate s and dolichyl diphosphates. The activity of the enzyme was stimulated by divalent cations. The presence of protein farnesyltransferase acti vity in several plant species has been confirmed.