The reducing end of cell wall oligosaccharides is critical for DAMP activity in Arabidopsis thaliana and can be exploited by oligosaccharide oxidases in the scavenging of phenolic radicals.
Moira Giovannoni, Anna Scortica, Valentina Scafati, Emilia Piccirilli, Daniela Sorio, Manuel Benedetti, Benedetta Mattei
This study shows that the reducing end of cell wall oligosaccharides is critical for their DAMP activity and can be oxidized by OSOXs to inactivate them, with implications for plant-microbe interactions and green technologies.
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry · Jan 2, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology