Deciphering the role of phytoalexins in plant-microorganism interactions and human health

Philippe Jeandet; Claire Hébrard; Marie-Alice Deville; Sylvain Cordelier; Stéphan Dorey; Aziz Aziz; Jérôme Crouzet

doi:10.3390/molecules191118033

Deciphering the role of phytoalexins in plant-microorganism interactions and human health

Molecules. 2014 Nov 5;19(11):18033-56. doi: 10.3390/molecules191118033.

Authors

Philippe Jeandet¹, Claire Hébrard², Marie-Alice Deville³, Sylvain Cordelier⁴, Stéphan Dorey⁵, Aziz Aziz⁶, Jérôme Crouzet⁷

Affiliations

¹ Laboratory of Stress, Defenses and Plant Reproduction, Research Unit "Vines and Wines of Champagne", UPRES EA 4707, Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Reims, P.O. Box 1039, 51687 Reims cedex 02, France. [email protected].
² Laboratory of Stress, Defenses and Plant Reproduction, Research Unit "Vines and Wines of Champagne", UPRES EA 4707, Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Reims, P.O. Box 1039, 51687 Reims cedex 02, France. [email protected].
³ Champagne Deville, 13 rue Carnot, Verzy 51380, France. [email protected].
⁴ Laboratory of Stress, Defenses and Plant Reproduction, Research Unit "Vines and Wines of Champagne", UPRES EA 4707, Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Reims, P.O. Box 1039, 51687 Reims cedex 02, France. [email protected].
⁵ Laboratory of Stress, Defenses and Plant Reproduction, Research Unit "Vines and Wines of Champagne", UPRES EA 4707, Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Reims, P.O. Box 1039, 51687 Reims cedex 02, France. [email protected].
⁶ Laboratory of Stress, Defenses and Plant Reproduction, Research Unit "Vines and Wines of Champagne", UPRES EA 4707, Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Reims, P.O. Box 1039, 51687 Reims cedex 02, France. [email protected].
⁷ Laboratory of Stress, Defenses and Plant Reproduction, Research Unit "Vines and Wines of Champagne", UPRES EA 4707, Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Reims, P.O. Box 1039, 51687 Reims cedex 02, France. [email protected].

Abstract

Phytoalexins are low molecular weight antimicrobial compounds that are produced by plants as a response to biotic and abiotic stresses. As such they take part in an intricate defense system which enables plants to control invading microorganisms. In this review we present the key features of this diverse group of molecules, namely their chemical structures, biosynthesis, regulatory mechanisms, biological activities, metabolism and molecular engineering.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Infective Agents / metabolism*
Humans
Phytoalexins
Plant Immunity / physiology*
Plants / metabolism*
Plants / microbiology*
Sesquiterpenes / metabolism*
Stress, Physiological / physiology*

Substances

Anti-Infective Agents
Sesquiterpenes
Phytoalexins