Research Progress on Plant Shaker K + Channels

• Published in: Plants (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 10; p. 1423
• Main Authors: Yuan, Guang, Nong, Tongjia, Hunpatin, Oluwaseyi Setonji, Shi, Chuhan, Su, Xiaoqing, Wang, Qian, Liu, Haobao, Dai, Peigang, Ning, Yang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.05.2024
• Subjects: Amino acids; Analysis; Binding sites; Cell membranes; Cloning; Crop yield; Environmental stress; Fruits; function; Genes; Growth (Plants); Influence; Ion channels; Membrane proteins; Membranes; Metabolism; Oxygen; Permeability; Plant cells; Plant growth; Potassium channels; Protein structure; Proteins; regulatory mechanism; Regulatory mechanisms (biology); research methods; Shaker K+ channel; Signal transduction; Structure-function relationships; China; protein structure; research methods; regulatory mechanism; Shaker K+ channel; function
• ISSN: 2223-7747; 2223-7747
• DOI: 10.3390/plants13101423

Plant growth and development are driven by intricate processes, with the cell membrane serving as a crucial interface between cells and their external environment. Maintaining balance and signal transduction across the cell membrane is essential for cellular stability and a host of life processes. Ion channels play a critical role in regulating intracellular ion concentrations and potentials. Among these, K channels on plant cell membranes are of paramount importance. The research of Shaker K channels has become a paradigm in the study of plant ion channels. This study offers a comprehensive overview of advancements in Shaker K channels, including insights into protein structure, function, regulatory mechanisms, and research techniques. Investigating Shaker K channels has enhanced our understanding of the regulatory mechanisms governing ion absorption and transport in plant cells. This knowledge offers invaluable guidance for enhancing crop yields and improving resistance to environmental stressors. Moreover, an extensive review of research methodologies in Shaker K channel studies provides essential reference solutions for researchers, promoting further advancements in ion channel research.