A Comprehensive Atlas of Endogenous Peptides in Maize

November 2024 in “ iMeta ”

Usman Ali, Lei Tian, Ruihong Tang, Shunxi Wang, Luo Weiwei, Shanshan Liu, Jinghua Zhang, Liuji Wu

Studysummary This study created a detailed atlas of endogenous peptides across 13 maize tissues during various developmental phases, revealing a complex regulatory network where peptide abundance doesn't always align with their source proteins, signaling unique roles in maize development.

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