Studies on WUSCHEL-related Homeobox（WOX）Protein Family

doi:10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2015.05.002

Abstract

Abstract: WUSCHEL-related homeobox（WOX）transcription factor, family members are essential in the many stages of plant development（for examples, stem-cell maintenance in shoot and root apical meristem, lateral organ development, floral organ formation and embryonic patterning）by promoting cell proliferation or preventing cell differentiation. We outline the phylogenetic analysis, the molecular characteristics, biological functions and the mechanism of action of WOX gene family members. We also provide prospective vision in this field.

Key words: homeobox transcription factor, WOX protein family, plant

Gao Li, Sun Yimin, Shao Tiemei, Kong Weina, Cui Runli, Lu Nan, Wu Tao. Studies on WUSCHEL-related Homeobox（WOX）Protein Family[J]. Biotechnology Bulletin, 2015, 31(5): 7-12.

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