14‐3‐3 proteins: Central hubs in plant development and stress adaptation
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: 14-3-3 proteins are evolutionarily conserved regulators that orchestrate diverse physiological processes by binding to phosphorylated client proteins. These interactions modulate client activity, localization, stability, or interactome composition, thereby coordinating plant growth, development, metabolism, and stress responses. Mounting evidence underscores their direct involvement in phytohormone signaling and stress-response pathways, in which 14-3-3 binding often constitutes a key regulatory event. This review highlights recent advances elucidating the pivotal role of 14-3-3 proteins in regulating phytohormone networks, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and evolutionary adaptations. We position 14-3-3 proteins as crucial integrators of internal signals and external cues, serving as central hubs that rewire cellular networks to enable adaptation to complex, changing environments.
DOI: 10.1111/jipb.70350
Authors: Jiale Yuan, Qizhang Wang, Jing Cao, Furong Wang, Hua Zhou, Jigang Li, Fang Lin
Institutions: Lanzhou University, China Agricultural University
Language: English
Topic: 14-3-3 protein interactions
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W7169565837