This review article aims to gather all the knowledge on two important proteins associated
with Hevea brasiliensis rubber particles: namely the rubber elongation factor (REF) and the …

Biochemical evidence reported so far suggests that rubber synthesis takes place on the
surface of rubber particles suspended in the latex of Hevea brasiliensis. We have isolated …

In Hevea brasiliensis, the rubber particle in the laticiferous vessel is the site of rubber (cis-1-
4-polyisoprene) biosynthesis. A 14 kilodalton protein, rubber elongation factor (REF), is …

Hevea rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is the only plant species being cultivated for
commercial production of rubber in the world. In order to meet ever increasing rubber …

Natural rubber (polyisoprene) from the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis is synthesized by
specialized cells called laticifers. It is not clear how rubber particles arise, although one …

The presence of a protein, rubber elongation factor (REF), which is tightly bound to serum-
free rubber particles purified from Hevea brasiliensis latex, is necessary for …

REF (Hevb1) and SRPP (Hevb3) are two major components of Hevea brasiliensis latex, well
known for their allergenic properties. They are obviously taking part in the biosynthesis of …

Rubber particles, having high rubber transferase (RuT) activity, were isolated from Ficus
elastica latex. The predominant protein in these rubber particles is a large hydrophobic …

Rubber biosynthesis takes place on the surface of rubber particles. These particles are
surrounded by a monolayer membrane in which the rubber transferase is anchored. In order …

HbREF and HbSRPP are two Hevea brasiliensis proteins present on rubber particles, and
probably involved in the coagulation of latex. Their function is unclear, but we previously …