GTPtilan

GTPtilan is a protein that is primarily found in plants, particularly in the Brassicaceae family which includes species such as Arabidopsis thaliana. It was first identified through research on the expression of Arabidopsis genes.

GTPtilan is a glycosyltransferase enzyme, meaning it plays a role in the synthesis of polysaccharides by transferring sugar groups from one molecule to another. Specifically, it catalyzes the conversion of the molecule ADP-glucose to the sugar trehalose, which is found in small amounts in a variety of organisms but is especially significant in plants as an important component of their cell walls.

Several studies have investigated the function of GTPtilan in Arabidopsis thaliana, including its role in cold stress resistance and its potential involvement in plant responses to various environmental stimuli. While its specific function in these areas is still under investigation, research indicates that GTPtilan may play a regulatory role in plant development and stress response.

The full sequence of GTPtilan has been determined, including its coding regions and conserved motifs. The layout of the protein's structure is likely to share some similarities to other nascent glycosyltransferases, although the details of its overall quaternary and tertiary structure are yet to be more fully characterized.

Overall, GTPtilan appears to have functional significance in plant glycosylation processes, although additional research will be necessary to define its primary physiological function in plants and the detailed mechanisms by which it exerts this role.