拟南芥MYB转录因子家族研究进展

在长期的进化过程中,植物形成了复杂的基因调控网络,调节其生长发育及生理代谢,以适应外界环境的变化,其中一种重要的方式是通过转录因子在转录水平上调控目的基因的表达。MYB转录因子作为拟南芥中最大的转录因子家族之一,广泛参与调节拟南芥的不同生理活动。现对拟南芥MYB转录因子的分类和生物学功能进行综述,其中重点阐述了其在细胞周期控制、次生代谢及不同逆境胁迫中的作用。     

两个大豆MYB转录因子在原核细胞中的高效表达

大豆(Glycine max)GmMYB12a与GmMYB12B2基因属于典型的植物R2R3-MYB转录因子.为进一步研究两个MYB12转录因子与相应顺式作用元件的相互作用,构建了两基因的原核表达载体,并在大肠杆菌Rosetta(DE3)中实现高效表达.利用PCR技术,将两端带有特异酶切位点的GmMYB12a与GrnM...     

The Arabidopsis MYB5 Transcription Factor Regulates Mucilage Synthesis,Seed Coat Development,and Trichome Morphogenesis

The Arabidopsis thaliana MYB5 gene is expressed in trichomes and seeds, including the seed coat. Constitutive expression of MYB5 resulted in the formation of more small trichomes and ectopic trichomes and a reduction in total leaf trichome numbers and branching. A myb5 mutant displayed minimal changes in trichome morphology, while a myb23 mutant produced increased numbers of small trichomes and two-branched trichomes. A myb5 myb23 double mutant developed more small rosette trichomes and two-branched trichomes than the single mutants. These results indicate that MYB5 and MYB23 regulate trichome extension and branching. The seed coat epidermal cells of myb5 and myb5 myb23 were irregular in shape, developed flattened columellae, and produced less mucilage than those of the wild type. Among the downregulated genes identified in the myb5 seeds using microarray analysis were ABE1 and ABE4 (α/β fold hydrolase/esterase genes), MYBL2, and GLABRA2. The same genes were also downregulated in transparent testa glabra1 (ttg1) seeds, suggesting that MYB5 collaborates with TTG1 in seed coat development. These genes were upregulated in leaves and roots by ectopically expressed MYB5. The MYBL2, ABE1, and ABE4 promoters were active in seeds, including seed coats, and the latter two also in trichomes. Models of the MYB5 regulatory networks involved in seed coat and trichome development are presented.     

杨树MYB转录因子家族基因应答盐胁迫表达特性分析

MYB转录因子家族是植物中数量最多的转录因子家族之一,在植物次生代谢调节、信号转导和抗逆等生物过程起重要作用。根据MYB转录因子结构域组成差异可分4个亚家族：即1R-MYB（MYB-relaed）、R2R3-MYB、3R-MYB和4R-MYB。其中,R2R3-MYB亚家族数量最多,可进一步分为22个亚组;利用生物信息学分析杨树MYB转录因子蛋白序列的保守结构域、系统发生、基因组定位、氨基酸组成和理化性质等;参照拟南芥MYB转录因子功能,预测杨树MYB转录因子功能;基于84K杨转录组测序和RT-qPCR分析,从301个杨树MYB转录因子基因中筛选出69个应答盐胁迫基因（P≤0.05）。其中,上调表达基因32个,下调表达基因37个。该研究可为进一步研究杨树MYB家族基因功能提供参考依据。     

拟南芥WRKY2转录调控因子可能参与调控渗透胁迫反应

拟南芥WRKY2蛋白定位于细胞核,表明WRKY2是转录调控因子。WRKY2在不同器官组织中的表达分析显示在叶的表达量是最高的。在各种逆境条件下的表达分析显示：WRKY2的表达受NaCl和甘露醇比较强的诱导;KCl、LiCl、CaCl2和NaH2PO4均不诱导WRKY2的表达;ABA处理基本上不影响WRKY2基因的表达;另外,WRKY2的表达也不受病原菌、冷害和高温的诱导。这些结果表明WRKY2可能在NaCl和甘露醇引起的渗透胁迫反应中起一定的作用。