Structure and Function of the Plant Alternative Oxidase: Its Putative Role in the Oxygen Defence Mechanism. Issue 3 (June 1997)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wagner, Anneke M.; Moore, Anthony L.
• Is Part Of: Bioscience reports. Volume 17:Issue 3(1997)
• Page Start: 319
• Page End: 333
• Publication Date: 1997-06
• Subjects: Plant alternative oxidase -- mitochondria -- oxidative stress -- active oxygen species; Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Cytology -- Periodicals; 572.8
• DOI: 10.1023/A:1027388729586
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0144-8463

Abstract

Abstract : Current understanding of the structure and function of the plant alternative oxidase is reviewed. In particular, the role of the oxidase in the protection of tissues against oxidative stress is developed.