Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) Inducers for Stress Management in Agricultural Crops

Authors

  • Shivendu Pratap Singh Solanki Dept. of Agriculture, Jagannath University, Chaksu, Jaipur, Rajasthan (303 901), India
  • S. G. Telkar Dept. of Agriculture, Jagannath University, Chaksu, Jaipur, Rajasthan (303 901), India
  • Shashikant Sharma Dep. of Plant molecular biology and Biotechnology, JAU, Junagadh, Gujrat (362 001), India
  • Kunzang Lamo Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir (180 009), India
  • Joy Kumar Dey Dept. of Agronomy, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, West Bengal (731 236), India

Keywords:

Heat Shock Proteins

Abstract

Heat shock proteins (HSP) are expressed in response to various biological stresses, including heat, high pressures, and toxic compounds. It is also one of the most abundant cellular proteins found under non-stress conditions. HSPs are classified into different families and designated by molecular weight in kDa. HSPs 60, 70 and 90: act as molecular chaperons, involving ATP dependent stabilization and folding of proteins and assembly of oligomeric proteins. They can assist in polypeptide transport across membranes into cellular compartments, temporarily bind and stabilize an enzyme at a particular stage in cell development, later releasing the enzyme to become active. Binding of HSP with particular polypeptide within sub cellular compartment avoids denaturation of many proteins at high temperatures.

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Published

28-11-2015

How to Cite

Solanki, S. P. S., Telkar, S. G., Sharma, S., Lamo, K., & Dey, J. K. (2015). Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) Inducers for Stress Management in Agricultural Crops. International Journal of Economic Plants, 2(Nov, 4), 184–185. Retrieved from https://ojs.pphouse.org/index.php/IJEP/article/view/4441

Issue

Vol. 2 No. Nov, 4 (2015)

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