In the present review, we describe current knowledge about synthesis of borate crosslinked
rhamnogalacturonan II (RG-II) and it physiological roles. RG-II is a portion of pectic …

Pectin is one of the three key cell wall polysaccharides in land plants and consists of three
major structural domains: homogalacturonan, rhamnogalacturonan I (RG-I) and RG-II …

The increasing prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria is driving efforts in the
development of new antibacterial agents. This includes a resurgence of interest in the Gram …

Pectin is a vital component of the plant cell wall and provides the molecular glue that
maintains cell-cell adhesion, among other functions. As the most complex wall …

Abstract GDP-D-mannose epimerase (GME, EC 5.1. 3.18) converts GDP-D-mannose to
GDP-L-galactose, and is considered to be a central enzyme connecting the major ascorbate …

Background and Aims Rhamnogalacturonan-II (RG-II) is one of the pectin motifs found in the
cell wall of all land plants. It contains sugars such as 2-keto-3-deoxy-d-lyxo-heptulosaric …

The biosynthesis of sialylated molecules of crucial relevance for eukaryotic cell life is
achieved by sialyltransferases (ST) of the CAZy family GT29. These enzymes are …

Background Grapevine reproductive development has direct implications on yield. It also
impacts on berry and wine quality by affecting traits like seedlessness, berry and bunch size …

The monosaccharide L-fucose (L-Fuc) is a common component of plant cell wall
polysaccharides and other plant glycans, including the hemicellulose xyloglucan, pectic …

Plant cell walls are complex, multifunctional structures, built up of polysaccharides and
proteins. The configuration and abundance of cell wall constituents determine cellular …