Sphingolipids and their phosphorylated derivatives are ubiquitous bio-active components of
cells. They are structural elements in the lipid bilayer and contribute to the dynamic nature of …

Building a complex structure such as the cell wall, with many individual parts that need to be
assembled correctly from distinct sources within the cell, is a well-orchestrated process …

Myoblast fusion into myotubes is one of the crucial steps of skeletal muscle development
(myogenesis). The fusion is preceded by specification of a myogenic lineage (mesodermal …

Plants exist in an environment of changing abiotic and biotic stresses. They have developed
a complex set of strategies to respond to these stresses and over recent years it has become …

The root system is formed by the primary root (PR), which forms lateral roots (LRs) and, in
some cases, adventitious roots (ARs), which in turn may produce their own LRs. The …

Although encountered in minor amounts in plant cells, very-long-chain fatty acids exert
crucial functions in developmental processes. When their levels are perturbed by means of …

The number of double bonds (= unsaturation) in the acyl chains of phospholipids (PL)
influences the physical properties of cellular membranes. Here, we discuss disparate …

Sphingolipids are fundamental lipids involved in various cellular, developmental and stress‐
response processes. As such, they orchestrate not only vital molecular mechanisms of living …

Plants and algae play a crucial role in the earth's ecosystems. Through photosynthesis they
convert light energy into chemical energy, capture CO2 and produce oxygen and energy …

Fumonisin toxins are produced by Fusarium fungal pathogens. Fumonisins are structural
analogs of sphingosine and potent inhibitors of ceramide synthases (CerSs); they disrupt …