gluteninrelated
Glutenin-related proteins refer to a group of seed storage proteins in wheat and related species that are a major component of gluten. They primarily include the high molecular weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS) and the low molecular weight glutenin subunits (LMW-GS), which together form the polymeric gluten network in the wheat endosperm. This network, in combination with gliadins, gives gluten its characteristic viscoelastic properties that are important for dough handling and breadmaking.
In hexaploid bread wheat, the genes encoding these subunits are organized at several loci. HMW-GS are encoded
Glutenin-related proteins are part of the broader gluten protein complex, which also includes gliadins. While gliadins
Overall, glutenin-related proteins play a central role in determining the functional properties of wheat flour and