Molecular basis of plant DCL4 action that outcompetes DCL2 - Nature Plants

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By Yuelin Liu, Li Feng, Changshi Wang, Wei Yan, Huijuan Tan, Yajie Pan, Siqi Yan, Jixian Zhai, Jiamu Du, Hongwei Guo, Qianyan Linghu
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Abstract Small RNAs regulate eukaryotic development and immunity. In plants, multiple DICER-LIKE (DCL) proteins produce distinct small RNAs that play diverse functions. These DCL proteins act in a hierarchical manner, with DCL4 outcompeting DCL2 being particularly important for optimal gene expression and plant growth. However, the mechanism of this hierarchical action remains unclear.
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