Plant Proteomics
Plant proteomics is a specialized field that focuses on the comprehensive study of the entire complement of proteins in plants. It provides a systematic approach to understanding the structure, function, and regulation of proteins within plant cells, tissues, and organs. With rich experience, Creative Proteomics offers high-quality plant proteomics services, providing valuable insights into your protein research.
What is Plant Proteomics
Proteins are important players in a variety of physiological processes such as growth, development and response to environmental stimuli. Understanding the plant proteome provides insights into the molecular mechanisms that govern plant life, thus providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex networks that orchestrate plant functions. Plant proteomics is often combined with other omics approaches, such as genomics and metabolomics, to provide a comprehensive understanding of plant biology. Through in-depth omics studies, researchers gain valuable insights into intricate plant biology and potential targets for improving crop yield, stress tolerance, and nutrient content.
Fig.1 Schematic of plant proteomics (Tan, B. C., et al.; 2017)
Plant proteomics is the study of all proteins expressed by the genome of a plant cell or tissue at a given time or environment. Proteomics analysis of plant organs or tissues can be used to monitor the effects of developmental changes or environmental stimuli on protein patterns, as well as to compare plant lines with different genetic backgrounds. Currently, plant proteomics studies include plant developmental proteomics studies and plant environmental proteomics studies. Commonly used methods for plant proteome research include protein bidirectional electrophoresis, amino acid sequencing, mass spectrometry and bioinformatics techniques.
Applications of Plant Proteomics
Botany
In basic research, plant proteomics helps in identifying key proteins involved in photosynthesis, hormone signaling and other fundamental processes. In addition, it helps to unravel the molecular mechanisms of plant-microbe interactions and provide insights into symbiotic relationships and pathogenic responses.
Agriculture
In the field of agriculture, it helps in identifying stress response proteins that lead to the development of crops with greater resistance to environmental challenges such as drought, salinity and pathogens. In addition, it helps in the discovery of protein markers for crop quality, nutrient content and post-harvest traits.
Plant proteomics has diverse applications in botany, agriculture, plant breeding and ecological research, etc. As the field continues to evolve, plant proteomics holds the potential to address global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture by providing a deeper understanding of plant molecular biology and physiology.
Our Service
With advanced protein detection technology, Creative Proteomics provides targeted solutions for researchers and scientists to help them utilize powerful analytical techniques to reveal the complexity of the proteome. With our thoughtful and detailed services, you can choose any protein analysis, including qualitative, quantitative, targeted and PTM analysis, and we will provide you with a detailed plan according to your requirements. The plant proteomics service process is as follows:
Fig.2 Plant proteomics service workflow
- Sample Preparation
Sample preparation is critical, including the extraction and purification of proteins from complex plant tissue, which will have a direct impact on a range of subsequent analytical processes. - Detection
WB, protein microarrays and LC-MS/MS are powerful tools for the identification and quantification of peptides, and they provide detection information that facilitates a comprehensive analysis of the plant proteome. - Bioinformatics Analysis
The raw mass spectrometry data undergoes bioinformatics analysis to identify proteins, quantify their abundance, and infer potential functional roles. - Result Delivery
After professional data analysis, we deliver results quickly and consistently.
Creative Proteomics brings a wealth of experience to the field of protein research. Our comprehensive services and products cover the entire spectrum of utilizing suitable and efficient gateways. Utilizing our proprietary platform, we have successfully implemented many proteomics research projects. If you are interested, please contact us for more information and a quote.
Reference
- Tan, B. C.; et al. Proteomics in commercial crops: An overview. Journal of Proteomics. 2017, 169: 176-188