Functional specialization of monocot DCL3 and DCL5 proteins through the evolution of the PAZ domain
S. Chen, W. Liu, M. Naganuma, Y. Tomari, H.-o. Iwakawa
This study identifies how monocot DCL3 and DCL5 proteins evolved distinct substrate specificities through mutations in their PAZ domains, leading to specialized siRNA production.
bioRxiv · Aug 2, 2021Plant Biology