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The subcellular distribution of arabinogalactan protein (AGP) in etiolated bean hypocotyls was studied by isopycnic density centrifugation on sucrose gradients at different Mg2+ concentrations. The distribution of hydroxyproline (a major amino acid in AGP) in the membrane-containing fractions indicated that hydroxyproline-containing proteins were associated with rough endoplasmic reticulum, possibly with the Golgi apparatus, and with the plasma membrane. Non-specific binding of hydroxyproline-containing molecules to membranes could be excluded. To detect AGPs, fractions obtained after isopycnic density centrifugation were isoelectrofocused on polyacrylamide gels, and the gels were stained with β-Gal-Yariv reagent. Bands appeared only at low pH values, where also most hydroxyproline was found. In the fractions at low densities (presumably membranefree), several bands were visible supporting the idea of the heterogeneous character of soluble AGP. The distribution of AGP in the membranous fractions strongly indicated that AGP was associated with the plasma membrane. Specific agglutination of protoplasts in the presence of β-Gal-Yariv reagent indicated that AGP was exposed at the outside of the cell membrane.
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Abbreviations
- AGP:
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arabinogalactan protein
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Samson, M.R., Klis, F.M., Sigon, C.A. et al. Localization of arabinogalactan proteins in the membrane system of etiolated hypocotyls of Phaseolus vulgaris L.. Planta 159, 322–328 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00393170
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