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A copper-dependent, redox-based hydrogen peroxide perception in plants

Ishihama, N.; Fukuda, Y.; Shirano, Y.; Takizawa, K.; Hiroyama, R.; Fujimoto, K. J.; Ito, H.; Nishimura, M.; Yanai, T.; Inoue, T.; Shirasu, K.; Laohavisit, A.

2025-07-25 plant biology Community evaluation
10.1101/2025.07.22.666036 bioRxiv
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Redox-related molecules, such as quinones and reactive oxygen species (ROS), are important signaling molecules for all living organisms. A plant-specific leucine rich-repeat receptor-like kinase (LRR-RLK) CANNOT RESPOND TO DMBQ 1 (CARD1), also known as HYDROGEN-PEROXIDE-INDUCED Ca2+ INCREASES (HPCA1), perceives both quinones and ROS, but knowledge on key structural features is unknown. Here, we determine the structure of the CARD1 ectodomain and uncover its unique features. Structural studies, coupled with genetics and biochemical analysis, demonstrated that previously identified unique cysteine residues are not essential for signal perception in CARD1. Interestingly, CARD1 harbors a copper ion on the surface of the ectodomain via histidine-coordination that is crucial for hydrogen peroxide signaling. Our work reports the first copper-dependent redox receptor and highlights a unique perspective between a receptor and non-peptide stimuli during their perception.

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