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Romero-Sánchez DI, Vázquez-Santana S, Alonso-Alvarez RA, Vázquez-Ramos JM, Lara-Núñez A. Tissue and subcellular localization of CycD2 and KRPs are dissimilarly distributed by glucose and sucrose during early maize germination. Acta Histochem 2023; 125:152092. [PMID: 37717384 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2023.152092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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In maize, immunoprecipitation assays have shown that CycD2;2 interacts with KRPs. However, evidence on CycD2;2 or KRPs localization and their possible interaction in specific tissues is lacking and its physiological consequence is still unknown. This work explores the spatiotemporal presence of CyclinD2s and KRPs, cell cycle regulators, during maize seed germination (18 and 36 h) after soaking on glucose or sucrose (120 mM). CyclinD2s are positive actors driving proliferation; KRPs are inhibitors of the main kinase controlling proliferation (a negative signal that slows down the cell cycle). Cell cycle proteins were analyzed by immunolocalization on longitudinal sections of maize embryo axis in seven different tissues or zones (with different proliferation or differentiation potential) and in the nucleus of their cells. Results showed a prevalence of these cell cycle proteins on embryo axes from dry seeds, particularly, their accumulation in nuclei of radicle cells. The absence of sugar caused the accumulation of these regulators in different proliferating zones. CyclinD2 abundance was reduced during germination in the presence of sucrose along the embryo axis, while there was an increase at 36 h on glucose. KRP proteins showed a slight increase at 18 h and a decrease at 36 h on both sugars. There was no correlation between cell cycle regulators/DNA co-localization on both sugars. Results suggest glucose induced a specific accumulation of each cell cycle regulator depending on the proliferation zone as well as nuclear localization which may reflect the differential morphogenetic program regarding the proliferation potential in each zone, while sucrose has a mild influence on both cell cycle proteins accumulation during germination. Whenever CycD2s were present in the nucleus, KRPs were absent after treatment with either sugar and at the two imbibition times analyzed, along the different embryo axe zones.
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- Diana I Romero-Sánchez
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología Comparada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Dirección General de Orientación y Atención Educativa, Universidad, Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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Vargas-Cortez T, Guerrero-Molina ED, Axosco-Marin J, Vázquez-Ramos JM, Lara-Núñez A. The glycolytic enzymes glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and hexokinase interact with cell cycle proteins in maize. FEBS Lett 2023; 597:2072-2085. [PMID: 37489921 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.14704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Cyclin/cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) heterodimers have multiple phosphorylation targets and may alter the activity of these targets. Proteins from different metabolic processes are among the phosphorylation targets, that is, enzymes of central carbon metabolism. This work explores the interaction of Cyc/CDK complex members with the glycolytic enzymes hexokinase 7 (HXK7) and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAP). Both enzymes interacted steadily with CycD2;2, CycB2;1 and CDKA;1 but not with CDKB1;1. However, Cyc/CDKB1;1 complexes phosphorylated both enzymes, decreasing their activities. Treatment with a CDK-specific inhibitor (RO-3306) or with lambda phosphatase after kinase assay restored total HXK7 activity, but not GAP activity. In enzymatic assays, increasing concentrations of CDKB1;1, but not of CycD2;2, CycB2;1 or CycD2;2/CDKB1;1 complex, decreased GAP activity. Cell cycle regulators may modulate carbon channeling in glycolysis by two different mechanisms: Cyc/CDK-mediated phosphorylation of targets (e.g., HXK7; canonical mechanism) or by direct and transient interaction of the metabolic enzyme (e.g., GAP) with CDKB1;1 without a Cyc partner (alternative mechanism).
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- Teresa Vargas-Cortez
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico
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Ren H, Xu Y, Lixie H, Kuang J, Wang Y, Jin Q. Integrated Transcriptome and Targeted Metabolite Analysis Reveal miRNA-mRNA Networks in Low-Light-Induced Lotus Flower Bud Abortion. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:9925. [PMID: 36077323 PMCID: PMC9456346 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23179925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Most Nelumbo nucifera (lotus) flower buds were aborted during the growing season, notably in low-light environments. How lotus produces so many aborted flower buds is largely unknown. An integrated transcriptome and targeted metabolite analysis was performed to reveal the genetic regulatory networks underlying lotus flower bud abortion. A total of 233 miRNAs and 25,351 genes were identified in lotus flower buds, including 68 novel miRNAs and 1108 novel genes. Further enrichment analysis indicated that sugar signaling plays a potential central role in regulating lotus flower bud abortion. Targeted metabolite analysis showed that trehalose levels declined the most in the aborting flower buds. A potential regulatory network centered on miR156 governs lotus flower bud abortion, involving multiple miRNA-mRNA pairs related to cell integrity, cell proliferation and expansion, and DNA repair. Genetic analysis showed that miRNA156-5p-overexpressing lotus showed aggravated flower bud abortion phenotypes. Trehalose-6-P synthase 1 (TPS1), which is required for trehalose synthase, had a negative regulatory effect on miR156 expression. TPS1-overexpression lotus showed significantly decreased flower bud abortion rates both in normal-light and low-light environments. Our study establishes a possible genetic basis for how lotus produces so many aborted flower buds, facilitating genetic improvement of lotus' shade tolerance.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Desvoyes B, Gutierrez C. Roles of plant retinoblastoma protein: cell cycle and beyond. EMBO J 2020; 39:e105802. [PMID: 32865261 PMCID: PMC7527812 DOI: 10.15252/embj.2020105802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The human retinoblastoma (RB1) protein is a tumor suppressor that negatively regulates cell cycle progression through its interaction with members of the E2F/DP family of transcription factors. However, RB-related (RBR) proteins are an early acquisition during eukaryote evolution present in plant lineages, including unicellular algae, ancient plants (ferns, lycophytes, liverworts, mosses), gymnosperms, and angiosperms. The main RBR protein domains and interactions with E2Fs are conserved in all eukaryotes and not only regulate the G1/S transition but also the G2/M transition, as part of DREAM complexes. RBR proteins are also important for asymmetric cell division, stem cell maintenance, and the DNA damage response (DDR). RBR proteins play crucial roles at every developmental phase transition, in association with chromatin factors, as well as during the reproductive phase during female and male gametes production and embryo development. Here, we review the processes where plant RBR proteins play a role and discuss possible avenues of research to obtain a full picture of the multifunctional roles of RBR for plant life.
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Garza-Aguilar SM, Axosco-Marín J, Lara-Núñez A, Guerrero-Molina ED, Lemus-Enciso AT, García-Ramírez E, Vázquez-Ramos JM. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen associates to protein complexes containing cyclins/cyclin dependent kinases susceptible of inhibition by KRPs during maize germination. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2019; 280:297-304. [PMID: 30824007 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2018.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen, PCNA, has roles in both G1 and S phases of the cell cycle. Here we show that maize PCNA can be found in cells in structures of a trimer or a dimer of trimer, in complexes of high molecular mass that change in size as germination proceeds, co-eluting with cell cycle proteins as CycD3;1 and CDKs (A/B1;1). Using different methodological strategies, we show that PCNA actually interacts with CycD3;1, CDKA, CDKB1;1, KRP1;1 and KRP4;1, all of which contain PIP or PIP-like motifs. Anti-PCNA immunoprecipitates show kinase activity that is inhibited by KRP1;1 and KRP4;2, indicating the formation of quaternary complexes PCNA-CycD/CDKs-KRPs in which PCNA would act as a platform. This inhibitory effect seems to be differential during the germination process, more pronounced as germination advances, suggesting a complex regulatory mechanism in which PCNA could bind different sets of cyclins/CDKs, some more susceptible to inhibition by KRPs than others.
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- Sara Margarita Garza-Aguilar
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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Garza-Aguilar SM, Lara-Núñez A, García-Ramírez E, Vázquez-Ramos JM. Modulation of CycD3;1-CDK complexes by phytohormones and sucrose during maize germination. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2017; 160:84-97. [PMID: 27995635 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.12537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Revised: 11/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Maize CycD3;1 associates to CDKA or CDKB1;1 proteins during germination and the complexes formed develop kinase activity. These complexes appear to vary in size as germination proceeds, suggesting association to different sets of proteins. CycD3;1 and associated CDK proteins respond to phytohormones and sucrose. Results revealed a reduction in the CycD3;1 protein amount along germination in the presence of indoleacetic acid (IAA) or abscisic acid (ABA), although in the latter protein levels recover at the end of germination. While the levels of CDKA increase with IAA, they decrease with ABA. Both phytohormones, IAA and ABA, increase levels of CDKB1;1 only during the early germination times. CycD3;1 associated kinase activity is only reduced by both phytohormones towards the end of the germination period. On the other hand, lack of sucrose in the imbibition medium strongly reduces CycD3;1 protein levels without affecting the levels of neither CDKA nor CDKB1;1. The corresponding CycD3;1 associated kinase activity is also severely decreased. The presence of sucrose in the medium appears to stabilize the CycD3;1 protein levels.
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- Sara M Garza-Aguilar
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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Lara-Núñez A, García-Ayala BB, Garza-Aguilar SM, Flores-Sánchez J, Sánchez-Camargo VA, Bravo-Alberto CE, Vázquez-Santana S, Vázquez-Ramos JM. Glucose and sucrose differentially modify cell proliferation in maize during germination. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2017; 113:20-31. [PMID: 28157579 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2017.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2016] [Revised: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Glucose and sucrose play a dual role: as carbon and energy sources and as signaling molecules. In order to address the impact that sugars may have on maize seeds during germination, embryo axes were incubated with or without either of the two sugars. Expression of key cell cycle markers and protein abundance, cell patterning and de novo DNA synthesis in root meristem zones were analyzed. Embryo axes without added sugars in imbibition medium were unable to grow after 7 days; in sucrose, embryo axes developed seminal and primary roots with numerous root hairs, whereas in glucose axes showed a twisted morphology, no root hair formation but callus-like structures on adventitious and primary seminal roots. More and smaller cells were observed with glucose treatment in root apical meristems. de novo DNA synthesis was stimulated more by glucose than by sucrose. At 24 h of imbibition, expression of ZmCycD2;2a and ZmCycD4;2 was increased by sucrose and reduced by glucose. CDKA1;1 and CDKA2;1 expression was stimulated equally by both sugars. Protein abundance patterns were modified by sugars: ZmCycD2 showed peaks on glucose at 12 and 36 h of imbibition whereas sucrose promoted ZmCycD3 protein accumulation. In presence of glucose ZmCycD3, ZmCycD4 and ZmCycD6 protein abundance was reduced after 24 h. Finally, both sugars stimulated ZmCDKA protein accumulation but at different times. Overall, even though glucose appears to act as a stronger mitogen stimulator, sucrose stimulated the expression of more cell cycle markers during germination. This work provides evidence of a differential response of cell cycle markers to sucrose and glucose during maize germination that may affect the developmental program during plantlet establishment.
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- Aurora Lara-Núñez
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología Comparada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Godínez-Palma SK, Rosas-Bringas FR, Rosas-Bringas OG, García-Ramírez E, Zamora-Zaragoza J, Vázquez-Ramos JM. Two maize Kip-related proteins differentially interact with, inhibit and are phosphorylated by cyclin D-cyclin-dependent kinase complexes. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2017; 68:1585-1597. [PMID: 28369656 PMCID: PMC5444471 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erx054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The family of maize Kip-related proteins (KRPs) has been studied and a nomenclature based on the relationship to rice KRP genes is proposed. Expression studies of KRP genes indicate that all are expressed at 24 h of seed germination but expression is differential in the different tissues of maize plantlets. Recombinant KRP1;1 and KRP4;2 proteins, members of different KRP classes, were used to study association to and inhibitory activity on different maize cyclin D (CycD)-cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) complexes. Kinase activity in CycD2;2-CDK, CycD4;2-CDK, and CycD5;3-CDK complexes was inhibited by both KRPs; however, only KRP1;1 inhibited activity in the CycD6;1-CDK complex, not KRP4;2. Whereas KRP1;1 associated with either CycD2;2 or CycD6;1, and to cyclin-dependent kinase A (CDKA) recombinant proteins, forming ternary complexes, KRP4;2 bound CDKA and CycD2;2 but did not bind CycD6;1, establishing a differential association capacity. All CycD-CDK complexes included here phosphorylated both the retinoblastoma-related (RBR) protein and the two KRPs; interestingly, while KRP4;2 phosphorylated by the CycD2;2-CDK complex increased its inhibitory capacity, when phosphorylated by the CycD6;1-CDK complex the inhibitory capacity was reduced or eliminated. Evidence suggests that the phosphorylated residues in KRP4;2 may be different for every kinase, and this would influence its performance as a cyclin-CDK inhibitor.
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- Silvia K Godínez-Palma
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
- I. Medizinische Klinik and Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Obere Zahlbacherstr. 63 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
- Department of Plant Sciences, Plant Developmental Biology, Wageningen University, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, Wageningen 6708 PB, The Netherlands
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
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Strzalka WK, Aggarwal C, Krzeszowiec W, Jakubowska A, Sztatelman O, Banas AK. Arabidopsis PCNAs form complexes with selected D-type cyclins. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2015; 6:516. [PMID: 26379676 PMCID: PMC4550699 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2015.00516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/26/2015] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA) is a key nuclear protein of eukaryotic cells. It has been shown to form complexes with cyclin dependent kinases, cyclin dependent kinase inhibitors and the D-type cyclins which are involved in the cell cycle control. In Arabidopsis two genes coding for PCNA1 and PCNA2 proteins have been identified. In this study by analyzing Arabidopsis PCNA/CycD complexes we tested the possible functional differentiation of PCNA1/2 proteins in cell cycle control. Most out of the 10 cyclins investigated showed only nuclear localization except CycD2;1, CycD4;1, and CycD4;2 which were observed both in the nucleus and cytoplasm. Using the Y2H, BiFC and FLIM-FRET techniques we identified D-type cyclins which formed complexes with either PCNA1 or PCNA2. Among the candidates tested only CycD1;1, CycD3;1, and CycD3;3 were not detected in a complex with the PCNA proteins. Moreover, our results indicate that the formation of CycD3;2/PCNA and CycD4;1/PCNA complexes can be regulated by other as yet unidentified factor(s). Additionally, FLIM-FRET analyses suggested that in planta the distance between PCNA1/CycD4;1, PCNA1/CycD6;1, PCNA1/CycD7;1, and PCNA2/CycD4;2 proteins was shorter than that between PCNA2/CycD4;1, PCNA2/CycD6;1, PCNA2/CycD7;1, and PCNA1/CycD4;2 pairs. These data indicate that the nine amino acid differences between PCNA1 and PCNA2 have an impact on the architecture of Arabidopsis CycD/PCNA complexes.
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- Wojciech K. Strzalka
- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian UniversityKrakow, Poland
- The Bioremediation Department, Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian UniversityKrakow, Poland
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- Department of Gene Expression, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz UniversityPoznan, Poland
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian UniversityKrakow, Poland
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian UniversityKrakow, Poland
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian UniversityKrakow, Poland
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian UniversityKrakow, Poland
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Martínez-de la Cruz E, García-Ramírez E, Vázquez-Ramos JM, Reyes de la Cruz H, López-Bucio J. Auxins differentially regulate root system architecture and cell cycle protein levels in maize seedlings. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2015; 176:147-56. [PMID: 25615607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2014.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2014] [Revised: 11/20/2014] [Accepted: 11/21/2014] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Maize (Zea mays) root system architecture has a complex organization, with adventitious and lateral roots determining its overall absorptive capacity. To generate basic information about the earlier stages of root development, we compared the post-embryonic growth of maize seedlings germinated in water-embedded cotton beds with that of plants obtained from embryonic axes cultivated in liquid medium. In addition, the effect of four different auxins, namely indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) on root architecture and levels of the heat shock protein HSP101 and the cell cycle proteins CKS1, CYCA1 and CDKA1 were analyzed. Our data show that during the first days after germination, maize seedlings develop several root types with a simultaneous and/or continuous growth. The post-embryonic root development started with the formation of the primary root (PR) and seminal scutellar roots (SSR) and then continued with the formation of adventitious crown roots (CR), brace roots (BR) and lateral roots (LR). Auxins affected root architecture in a dose-response fashion; whereas NAA and IBA mostly stimulated crown root formation, 2,4-D showed a strong repressing effect on growth. The levels of HSP101, CKS1, CYCA1 and CDKA in root and leaf tissues were differentially affected by auxins and interestingly, HSP101 registered an auxin-inducible and root specific expression pattern. Taken together, our results show the timing of early branching patterns of maize and indicate that auxins regulate root development likely through modulation of the HSP101 and cell cycle proteins.
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- Enrique Martínez-de la Cruz
- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edificio A-1', Ciudad Universitaria Morelia, Morelia 58030, Michoacán, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Química, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, México DF C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Química, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, México DF C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edificio A-1', Ciudad Universitaria Morelia, Morelia 58030, Michoacán, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edificio A-1', Ciudad Universitaria Morelia, Morelia 58030, Michoacán, Mexico.
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Dante RA, Sabelli PA, Nguyen HN, Leiva-Neto JT, Tao Y, Lowe KS, Hoerster GJ, Gordon-Kamm WJ, Jung R, Larkins BA. Cyclin-dependent kinase complexes in developing maize endosperm: evidence for differential expression and functional specialization. PLANTA 2014; 239:493-509. [PMID: 24240479 PMCID: PMC3902077 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-013-1990-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/21/2013] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Endosperm development in maize (Zea mays L.) and related cereals comprises a cell proliferation stage followed by a period of rapid growth coupled to endoreduplication. Regulation of the cell cycle in developing endosperm is poorly understood. We have characterized various subunits of cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) complexes, master cell cycle regulators in all eukaryotes. A-, B-, and D-type cyclins as well as A- and B-type cyclin-dependent kinases were characterized with respect to their RNA and protein expression profiles. Two main patterns were identified: one showing expression throughout endosperm development, and another characterized by a sharp down-regulation with the onset of endoreduplication. Cyclin CYCB1;3 and CYCD2;1 proteins were distributed in the cytoplasm and nucleus of cells throughout the endosperm, while cyclin CYCD5 protein was localized in the cytoplasm of peripheral cells. CDKB1;1 expression was strongly associated with cell proliferation. Expression and cyclin-binding patterns suggested that CDKA;1 and CDKA;3 are at least partially redundant. The kinase activity associated with the cyclin CYCA1 was highest during the mitotic stage of development, while that associated with CYCB1;3, CYCD2;1 and CYCD5 peaked at the mitosis-to-endoreduplication transition. A-, B- and D-type cyclins were more resistant to proteasome-dependent degradation in endoreduplicating than in mitotic endosperm extracts. These results indicated that endosperm development is characterized by differential expression and activity of specific cyclins and CDKs, and suggested that endoreduplication is associated with reduced cyclin proteolysis via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway.
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- Ricardo A. Dante
- School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, 303 Forbes, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
- Present Address: Embrapa Agricultural Informatics, Av. André Tosello 209, Campinas, SP 13083-886 Brazil
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- School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, 303 Forbes, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
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- School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, 303 Forbes, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
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- School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, 303 Forbes, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
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- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IO 50131 USA
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- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IO 50131 USA
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- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IO 50131 USA
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- School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, 303 Forbes, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
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Locascio A, Roig-Villanova I, Bernardi J, Varotto S. Current perspectives on the hormonal control of seed development in Arabidopsis and maize: a focus on auxin. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2014; 5:412. [PMID: 25202316 PMCID: PMC4142864 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2014.00412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2014] [Accepted: 08/03/2014] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The seed represents the unit of reproduction of flowering plants, capable of developing into another plant, and to ensure the survival of the species under unfavorable environmental conditions. It is composed of three compartments: seed coat, endosperm and embryo. Proper seed development depends on the coordination of the processes that lead to seed compartments differentiation, development and maturation. The coordination of these processes is based on the constant transmission/perception of signals by the three compartments. Phytohormones constitute one of these signals; gradients of hormones are generated in the different seed compartments, and their ratios comprise the signals that induce/inhibit particular processes in seed development. Among the hormones, auxin seems to exert a central role, as it is the only one in maintaining high levels of accumulation from fertilization to seed maturation. The gradient of auxin generated by its PIN carriers affects several processes of seed development, including pattern formation, cell division and expansion. Despite the high degree of conservation in the regulatory mechanisms that lead to seed development within the Spermatophytes, remarkable differences exist during seed maturation between Monocots and Eudicots species. For instance, in Monocots the endosperm persists until maturation, and constitutes an important compartment for nutrients storage, while in Eudicots it is reduced to a single cell layer, as the expanding embryo gradually replaces it during the maturation. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge on hormonal control of seed development, by considering the data available in two model plants: Arabidopsis thaliana, for Eudicots and Zea mays L., for Monocots. We will emphasize the control exerted by auxin on the correct progress of seed development comparing, when possible, the two species.
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- Antonella Locascio
- Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals Environment - University of PadovaPadova, Italy
- IBMCP-CSIC, Universidad Politécnica de ValenciaValencia, Spain
- *Correspondence: Antonella Locascio, IBMCP-CSIC, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Avda de los Naranjos s/n, ed.8E, 46020 Valencia, Spain e-mail:
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- Istituto di Agronomia Genetica e Coltivazioni Erbacee, Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorePiacenza, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals Environment - University of PadovaPadova, Italy
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Godínez-Palma SK, García E, Sánchez MDLP, Rosas F, Vázquez-Ramos JM. Complexes of D-type cyclins with CDKs during maize germination. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2013; 64:5661-71. [PMID: 24127516 PMCID: PMC3871821 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/ert340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The importance of cell proliferation in plant growth and development has been well documented. The majority of studies on basic cell cycle mechanisms in plants have been at the level of gene expression and much less knowledge has accumulated in terms of protein interactions and activation. Two key proteins, cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are fundamental for cell cycle regulation and advancement. Our aim has been to understand the role of D-type cyclins and type A and B CDKs in the cell cycle taking place during a developmental process such as maize seed germination. Results indicate that three maize D-type cyclins-D2;2, D4;2, and D5;3-(G1-S cyclins by definition) bind and activate two different types of CDK-A and B1;1-in a differential way during germination. Whereas CDKA-D-type cyclin complexes are more active at early germination times than at later times, it was surprising to observe that CDKB1;1, a supposedly G2-M kinase, bound in a differential way to all D-type cyclins tested during germination. Binding to cyclin D2;2 was detectable at all germination times, forming a complex with kinase activity, whereas binding to D4;2 and D5;3 was more variable; in particular, D5;3 was only detected at late germination times. Results are discussed in terms of cell cycle advancement and its importance for seed germination.
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- Silvia K. Godínez-Palma
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, UNAM, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México DF 04510, México
- * To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail:
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Ishigami T, Abe K, Aoki I, Minegishi S, Ryo A, Matsunaga S, Matsuoka K, Takeda H, Sawasaki T, Umemura S, Endo Y. Anti‐interleukin‐5 and multiple autoantibodies are associated with human atherosclerotic diseases and serum interleukin‐5 levels. FASEB J 2013; 27:3437-45. [DOI: 10.1096/fj.12-222653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Tomoaki Ishigami
- Department of Medical Science and Cardiorenal MedicineYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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- Department of Medical Science and Cardiorenal MedicineYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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- Department of Molecular PathologyYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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- Department of Medical Science and Cardiorenal MedicineYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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- Department of MicrobiologyYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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- Department of MicrobiologyYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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- Ehime University Cell‐Free Science and Technology Research Center Division of Proteomedical Sciences; EhimeJapan
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- Ehime University Cell‐Free Science and Technology Research Center Division of Proteomedical Sciences; EhimeJapan
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- Ehime University Cell‐Free Science and Technology Research Center Division of Proteomedical Sciences; EhimeJapan
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- Department of Medical Science and Cardiorenal MedicineYokohama City University Graduate School of MedicineYokohamaJapan
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- Ehime University Cell‐Free Science and Technology Research Center Division of Proteomedical Sciences; EhimeJapan
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Buendía-Monreal M, Rentería-Canett I, Guerrero-Andrade O, Bravo-Alberto CE, Martínez-Castilla LP, García E, Vázquez-Ramos JM. The family of maize D-type cyclins: genomic organization, phylogeny and expression patterns. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2011; 143:297-308. [PMID: 21707637 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3054.2011.01498.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Cyclin proteins, associated to cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), play fundamental roles in cell cycle control as they constitute a very important driving force to allow cell cycle progression. D-type cyclins (CycDs) are important both for interpreting external mitogenic signals and in the control of the G1 phase. The maize (Zea mays) genome appears to contain at least 17 different CycD genes, and they fall into the subgroups previously described for other plants. Maize CycDs have been named according to identity percentages of the corresponding orthologs in rice and Arabidopsis. In silico analysis confirmed the presence of characteristic cyclin domains in each maize CycD gene and showed that their genomic organization is similar to their orthologs in rice and Arabidopsis. The expression of maize CycD genes was followed in seeds, during germination in the presence/absence of exogenously added hormones, and also in different plantlet tissues (mesocotyl, root tips and first leaf). Most cyclins were expressed in germinating seeds and at least in one of the plantlet tissues tested; almost all of the detected cyclins show an accumulating pattern of mRNA along germination (0-24 h) and higher levels in root tissue. Interestingly, some cyclins show high levels in non-proliferating tissues as leaf. Addition of auxins or cytokinins does not seem to importantly modify transcript levels; on the other hand, addition of abscisic acid repressed the expression of several cyclins. The role of each CycD during germination and plant growth and its interaction with other cell cycle proteins becomes a topic of the highest interest.
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- Manuel Buendía-Monreal
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Kwon HK, Wang MH. The D-type cyclin gene (Nicta;CycD3;4) controls cell cycle progression in response to sugar availability in tobacco. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2011; 168:133-9. [PMID: 20655622 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2010.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2010] [Revised: 06/11/2010] [Accepted: 06/11/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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D-type cyclins play key roles in the G1-to-S phase transition that occurs in response to nutrient and hormonal signals. In higher plants, sucrose is the major transported carbon source, and is likely to be a major determinant of cell division. To elucidate how sugar affects on the regulation of cell cycle machinery and plant development, we examined the role of carbon sources on the expression of cell-cycle-related genes in transgenic tobacco plants overexpressing Nicta;CycD3;4. The Nicta;CycD3;4 overexpressed transgenic plants showed accelerated growth and remarkable increase in the number of cells in the S and G2 phases in response to sucrose concentrations. Increased expressions level of Nicta;CycD3;4 gene was observed in transgenic tobacco plants grown on 1/2 strength MS medium supplemented with a high concentration of sugar. Moreover, the expression of sugar-sensing-related gene, invertase, was also maintained at a high level in transgenic tobacco plants with elevated sugar availability. These findings indicate that sugar availability plays a role during the G1 phase and the transition of the G1-to-S phase of cell cycle by controlling the expression of Nicta;CycD3;4.
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- Hye-Kyoung Kwon
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Hyoja-2-dong, Chuncheon, Kangwon-do, South Korea
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Takahashi Y, Cong R, Sagor GHM, Niitsu M, Berberich T, Kusano T. Characterization of five polyamine oxidase isoforms in Arabidopsis thaliana. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2010; 29:307-15. [PMID: 20532512 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-010-0817-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2009] [Revised: 12/29/2009] [Accepted: 01/07/2010] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The genome of Arabidopsis thaliana contains five genes (AtPAO1 to AtPAO5) encoding polyamine oxidase (PAO) which is an enzyme responsible for polyamine catabolism. To understand the individual roles of the five AtPAOs, here we characterized their tissue-specific and space-temporal expression. AtPAO1 seems to have a specific function in flower organ. AtPAO2 was expressed in shoot meristem and root tip of seedlings, and to a higher extent in the later growth stage within restricted parts of the organs, such as shoot meristem, leaf petiole and also in anther. The expression of AtPAO3 was constitutive, but highest in flower organ. AtPAO3 promoter activity was detected in cotyledon, distal portion of root, boundary region of mature rosette leaf and in filaments of flower. AtPAO4 was expressed at higher level all over young seedlings including roots, and in the mature stage its expression was ubiquitous with rather lower level in stem. AtPAO5 expression was observed in the whole plant body throughout various growth stages. Its highest expression was in flowers, particularly in sepals, but not in petals. Furthermore, we determined the substrate specificity of AtPAO1 to AtPAO4. None of the AtPAO enzymes recognized putrescine (Put). AtPAO2 and AtPAO3 showed almost similar substrate recognition patterns in which the most preferable substrate is spermidine (Spd) followed by less specificity to other tetraamines tested. AtPAO4 seemed to be spermine (Spm)-specific. More interestingly, AtPAO1 preferred thermospermine (T-Spm) and norspermine (NorSpm) to Spm, but did not recognize Spd. Based on the results, the individual function of AtPAOs is discussed.
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- Yoshihiro Takahashi
- Laboratory of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan.
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Dahan Y, Rosenfeld R, Zadiranov V, Irihimovitch V. A proposed conserved role for an avocado FW2.2-like gene as a negative regulator of fruit cell division. PLANTA 2010; 232:663-676. [PMID: 20544218 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-010-1200-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2010] [Accepted: 05/20/2010] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Previous studies using 'Hass' avocado and its small fruit (SF) phenotype as a model showed that SF is limited by cell number, not by cell size. In an attempt to explore the molecular mechanisms regulating avocado fruit cell division, we isolated four distinct avocado cell proliferation-related genes and investigated their expression characteristics, comparing normal fruit (NF) and SF developmental patterns. Three cDNAs termed PaCYCA1, PaCYCB1 and PaPCNA, encoding two mitotic cyclins and a proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), were first isolated from young NF tissues. The accumulation of their transcripts was predominant in mitotically active organs, including young fruitlets, leaves and roots. Furthermore, a fourth full-length cDNA, designated Pafw2.2-like, encoding a FW2.2 (fruit-weight)-like protein, was isolated from SF tissues. FW2.2 is postulated to function as a negative regulator of cell division in tomato fruit. Remarkably, northern analysis revealed that the accumulation of the mitotic cyclins and of PCNA transcripts gradually decreased in NF tissues during growth, whereas in SF, their levels had already decreased at earlier stages of fruit development, concomitant with an earlier arrest of fruit cell division activity. In contrast, parallel sq-RT-PCR analysis showed that Pafw2.2-like mRNA accumulation was considerably higher in SF tissues than in the same NF tissues essentially at all examined stages of fruit growth. Together, our data suggest essential roles for the two mitotic cyclins genes and the PCNA gene in regulating avocado fruit development. Furthermore, the possibility that Pafw2.2-like acts as does fw2.2 in tomato, is discussed.
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- Yardena Dahan
- Institute of Plant Sciences, The Volcani Center, Agricultural Research Organization, 50250 Bet-Dagan, Israel
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Vázquez-Ramos JM, Lara-Nuñez A. Cyclins D, phytoregulators and cell cycle onset in germinating maize. PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR 2008; 3:578-579. [PMID: 19704474 PMCID: PMC2634502 DOI: 10.4161/psb.3.8.5733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2008] [Accepted: 02/15/2008] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Several different D-type cyclins can be found in plants and in maize, four of these have been characterized: CycD2;1, CycD4;1, CycD5;1 and CycD5;2. These cyclins appear to form complexes with Cdks, with PCNA and also with KRP proteins and in these kinase activity can be measured. The expression of the corresponding genes during maize germination is highly stimulated by phytohormones like auxin and cytokinin, however this is not followed by an equivalent increase in the amount of the corresponding proteins; nonetheless, auxins do stimulate the associated kinase activity, particularly at early germination times. Thus, auxins appear to stimulate the cell cycle during germination at two levels, transcription and kinase activation. Both auxins and cytokinins appear to shorten the G1 phase during germination and stimulate DNA synthesis, but apparently they do it in different ways as the simultaneous addition of both to germinating maize axes eliminates DNA synthesis stimulation. Therefore, similar actions may be achieved by different paths.
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- Jorge M Vázquez-Ramos
- Facultad de Química; Departamento de Bioquímica; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Avenida Universidad y Copilco; México, México
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The maize sex determination pathway results in the arrest of stamen in ear spikelets and the abortion of pistils in both the tassel spikelets and in the secondary florets of ear spikelets. Arrested stamen cells showed no signs of DNA fragmentation, an absence of CYCLIN B expression, and an accumulation of the negative cell cycle regulator WEE1 RNA.
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Lara-Núñez A, de Jesús N, Vázquez-Ramos JM. Maize D4;1 and D5 cyclin proteins in germinating maize. Associated kinase activity and regulation by phytohormones. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2008; 132:79-88. [PMID: 18251872 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3054.2007.00995.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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We have previously reported the expression of four different maize D cyclins during seed germination and showed that cytokinins and auxins stimulate the expression of every cyclin in a differential way. In this paper we characterize the behavior at the protein level of two of these cyclins, CycD5 and CycD4;1. Antibodies were raised against CycD5;2 (which very likely also recognizes D5;1) and CycD4;1 and Western blot studies demonstrated that neither BA nor indol-3 acetic acid (IAA) stimulate cyclin accumulation during germination, compared with control levels. However, phytohormones, particularly IAA, modify the kinase activity associated to D cyclins preferentially at early hours of germination. The associated kinase moiety to D cyclins appears to be of a Cdk-A type because this protein immunoprecipitates with D cyclins and because kinase activity is strongly inhibited by both olomoucine and also by a peptide corresponding to the carboxy end of a maize kip related protein (KRP) protein. There is thus no correlation between mRNA and protein expression for these maize D cyclins during seed germination, although phytohormones may stimulate a signaling cascade that stimulates activation of protein kinase activity in cyclin-Cdk complexes.
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- Aurora Lara-Núñez
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Avenida Universidad y Copilco, México D.F. 04510, México
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Expressions of A-type and C-type Cyclins Induced by Exogenous Cytokinin Treatment on Leaf Blades and Calli of Rice (Oryza sativa L.). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.5010/jpb.2005.32.1.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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