The connection of cytoskeletal network with plasma membrane and the cell wall

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The cell wall provides external support of the plant cells, while the cytoskeletons including the microtubules and the actin filaments constitute an internal framework. The cytoskeletons contribute to the cell wall biosynthesis by spatially and temporarily regulating the transportation and deposition of cell wall components. This tight control is achieved by the dynamic behavior of the cytoskeletons, but also through the tethering of these structures to the plasma membrane. This tethering may also extend beyond the plasma membrane and impact on the cell wall, possibly in the form of a feedback loop. In this review, we discuss the linking components between the cytoskeletons and the plasma membrane, and/or the cell wall. We also discuss the prospective roles of these components in cell wall biosynthesis and modifications, and aim to provide a platform for further studies in this field.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Integrative Plant Biology
Volume57
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)330-340
Number of pages11
ISSN1672-9072
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

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    Research areas

  • Cytoskeleton, Plant cell wall, Plasma membrane

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