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Advances on the Biological Function of Major Latex Proteins(MLPs) in Plants

School of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi Xinjiang 830017, China
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Major latex proteins(MLPs) are a type of plant-specific proteins that primarily exist in dicotyledonous and some monocotyledonous plants. They play important roles in plant growth and development, as well as in defense against biotic and abiotic stresses. This article discusses the spatial structure, biological functions, and mechanisms of action of MLPs, providing references for further understanding of MLP family members and their applications in crop improvement.

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major latex proteinsgrowth and developmentbiotic stressabiotic stressfunctional mechanism
CLC number: Q71 Document code: A Article ID: 2096-7675(2025)01-0073-09

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Journal of Xinjiang University(Natural Science Edition in Chinese and English)
Volume 42 Issue 1,
January 2025
Pages 73-81
DOI: 10.13568/j.cnki.651094.651316.2023.10.23.0001
Cite this article:
YU D, WANG Y. Advances on the Biological Function of Major Latex Proteins(MLPs) in Plants. Journal of Xinjiang University(Natural Science Edition in Chinese and English), 2025, 42(1): 73-81. https://doi.org/10.13568/j.cnki.651094.651316.2023.10.23.0001
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