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January 22, 2026New Phytologist3 citations

Golgi-Localized Mannanases Support Hemicellulose Biosynthesis

Golgi‐localized mannanases sustain hemicellulose biosynthesis

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TJTalia JacobsonMEMair EdwardsMQMoni Qiande

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This research demonstrates that mannanases enhance hemicellulose production in plants, suggesting new pathways for biosynthesis.

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  • The study aims to understand the role of mannanases in hemicellulose biosynthesis and their metabolic interactions in plants.
  • Analyzed Arabidopsis man2 man5 seeds for β-mannan synthesis capabilities.
  • Overexpressed cellulose synthase-like A (CSLA) to assess its effect on β-mannan production.
  • Employed yeast synthetic biology to explore the functions of MAN enzymes.
  • CSLA overexpression restored β-mannan synthesis in the man double mutant.
  • Intracellular MAN2 and MAN5 reduced insoluble β-mannan but increased water-soluble carbohydrates.
  • MAN enzymes are proposed to facilitate hemicellulose production in the Golgi apparatus.
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Jacobson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6971bd6a642b1836717e2140https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.70875
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