Vicilin and Legumin Seed Storage Proteins, Structure, Function, and Evolution of

Abstract

Introduction Historical Outline Classification of Globulins 11S Globulins: Legumins 7S Globulins: Vicilins Selection and Breeding Physiology and Function Deposition During Seed Development Protein Cleavage During Germination Globulins and Plant Defense Three-dimensional Structure of Globulins Crystallization and Three-dimensional Resolution Structure and Allergenicity of Globulins Evolution Evolution of Variation Within the Globulin Gene Family Similarity of Globulins to Other Desiccation-associated Proteins Structural Evolution Discovery of the Cupin Superfamily Prokaryotic Ancestors of Seed Globulins Over-expression and Modification of Globulins Expression in Bacteria Expression in Yeast Expression in Plants Other Genetic Methods for Manipulation of Globulins Recombinant Systems and Processing Quality Feeding Trials with Recombinant Globulins Production of Pharmaceutically Active Peptides in Glycinins Patents Chronological Summary of Patents Outlook and Perspectives Keywords: cupin; allergy; epitope; germin; sucrose binding protein; glycinin; canavalin; convicilin; glutelin; dioxygenase; overexpression; transgenic; peanut; bean; pea; wheat; rice; germination