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Among the functions currently attributed to plant peroxidases is the assembly of cell wall constituents, establishing the cell wall architecture. This role results from their ability to form cross-links between sugars, proteins, and phenols (Epstein and Lamport, 1984), It implies the transport of peroxidase molecules outside the cells and, most likely, the control of their activity in the wall. We present here experimental evidences showing that calcium plays an important role in these processes. There are at least three distinct modes of action of calcium on peroxidases, which are briefly described below.
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Penel, C., Castillo, F.J., Kiefer, S., Greppin, H. (1986). The Regulation of Plant Peroxidases by Calcium. In: Trewavas, A.J. (eds) Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Calcium in Plant Development. NATO ASI Series, vol 104. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2177-4_62
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