Biopolym. Cell. 2006; 22(2):126-131.
http://dx.doi.org/10.7124/bc.000726
Structure and Function of Biopolymers
Characterization of defensin-like proteins from Scots pine seedlings
1Kovalyova V. A., 2Gout I. T., 1Gout R. T.
  1. National Forestry University of Ukraine
    103, General Chuprynky, Lviv, Ukraine, 79057
  2. University College London
    Gower Str., London WC1E 6BT, UK

Abstract

Two defensin-like proteins with molecular weight of 11.3 and 9.8 kDa were isolated from 7-day-old Scots pine seedlings (Pinus sylvestris L.) by the ion exchange chromatography on phosphocellulose. These proteins inhibited the growth of mycelium of the phytopathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum at concentration mkg/ml, and also caused the morphological changes of hyphae.
Keywords: Scots pine, defensin, Fusarium oxysporum
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