The nuclear factor Y(NF-Y) gene family is a class of transcription factors that are widely distributed in eukaryotes and are involved in various biological processes. However, the NF-Y gene family members in watermelo...The nuclear factor Y(NF-Y) gene family is a class of transcription factors that are widely distributed in eukaryotes and are involved in various biological processes. However, the NF-Y gene family members in watermelon, a valued and nutritious fruit, remain largely unknown and their functions have not been characterized. In the present study, 22 ClNF-Y genes in watermelon, 29 CsNF-Y genes in cucumber, and 24CmNF-Y genes in melon were identified based on the whole-genome investigation and their protein properties, gene location, gene structure, motif composition, conserved domain, and evolutionary relationship were investigated. ClNF-YB9 from watermelon and its homologs in cucumber and melon were expressed specifically in seeds. Its expression remained low in the early stages of watermelon seed development,increased at 20 days after pollination(DAP), and peaked at 45–50 DAP. Moreover, the knockout mutant Clnf-yb9 exhibited abnormal leafy cotyledon phenotype, implying its critical role during seed formation.Finally, protein interaction assays showed that ClNF-YB9 interacts with all ClNF-YCs and the ClNF-YB9-YC4 heterodimer was able to recruit a ClNF-YA7 subunit to assemble a complete NF-Y complex, which may function in seed development. This study revealed the structure and evolutionary relationships of the NF-Y gene family in Cucurbitaceae and the novel function of ClNF-YB9 in regulating seed development in watermelon.展开更多
PRR11(proline-rich protein 11)是我们最近发现的一个新的肿瘤相关基因,在细胞周期和肿瘤发生等过程中起重要作用。该研究是在此前对PRR11启动子鉴定分析的基础上,对PRR11核心启动子区域中的核因子(nuclear factor Y,NF-Y)结合位点进...PRR11(proline-rich protein 11)是我们最近发现的一个新的肿瘤相关基因,在细胞周期和肿瘤发生等过程中起重要作用。该研究是在此前对PRR11启动子鉴定分析的基础上,对PRR11核心启动子区域中的核因子(nuclear factor Y,NF-Y)结合位点进行进一步的分析以确定其在PRR11转录调控中的作用。核苷酸序列同源性分析结果表明,PRR11核心启动子区域中的两个NF-Y结合位点在人、牛、大鼠和小鼠四个物种中均高度保守。共转染NF-Y表达质粒后,发现NF-Y的外源过表达可以明显提高PRR11的启动子活性。采用定点突变方法将PRR11启动子区域中的两个NF-Y结合位点单独或同时进行有效突变后,PRR11启动子活性明显下降,且NF-Y外源过表达对其启动子活性的激活效应也明显削弱甚至丧失。另外,对基因定点突变方法做出了改进,提出了一种更好的基于转录因子结合位点分析的碱基突变方法。这些结果表明,NF-Y结合位点是PRR11核心启动子区域中的重要的顺式作用元件,NF-Y可能通过调节PRR11的转录进而调节细胞周期和肿瘤发生等过程。展开更多
Nuclear factor Y(NF-Y) is a ubiquitous transcription factor that regulates important physiological and developmental processes. In this study, we identified 34 Os NF-Y genes in rice, including 6 newly identified genes...Nuclear factor Y(NF-Y) is a ubiquitous transcription factor that regulates important physiological and developmental processes. In this study, we identified 34 Os NF-Y genes in rice, including 6 newly identified genes. Expression profile analysis covering the whole life cycle revealed that transcripts of Os NF-Y differentially accumulated in a tissue-specific,preferential or constitutive manner. In addition, gene duplication studies and expression analyses were performed to determine the evolutionary origins of the Os NF-Y gene family.Nine Os NF-Y genes were differentially expressed after treatment of seedlings with one or more abiotic stresses such as drought, salt and cold. Analysis of expression correlation and Gene Ontology annotation suggested that Os NF-Y genes were co-expressed with genes that participated in stress, accumulation of seed storage reserves, and plant development.Co-expression analysis also revealed that Os NF-Y genes might interact with each other,suggesting that NF-Y subunits formed complexes that take part in transcriptional regulation. These results provide useful information for further elucidating the function of the NF-Y family and their regulatory pathways.展开更多
基金supported by the National Youth Talent Program (A279021801)Key-Area R&D Program of Guangdong province (2022B0202060001)+4 种基金Key R&D Program of Shaanxi Province (2023-YBNY-008)the Science and Technology Innovation Team of Shaanxi (2021TD-32)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (2021JM-089, 2022JM-112 and 2022JQ-162)the Key R&D Project from Yangling Seed Industry Innovation Center (K3031322016)the Fundamental Research Fund from Northwest A&F University (2452022111)。
文摘The nuclear factor Y(NF-Y) gene family is a class of transcription factors that are widely distributed in eukaryotes and are involved in various biological processes. However, the NF-Y gene family members in watermelon, a valued and nutritious fruit, remain largely unknown and their functions have not been characterized. In the present study, 22 ClNF-Y genes in watermelon, 29 CsNF-Y genes in cucumber, and 24CmNF-Y genes in melon were identified based on the whole-genome investigation and their protein properties, gene location, gene structure, motif composition, conserved domain, and evolutionary relationship were investigated. ClNF-YB9 from watermelon and its homologs in cucumber and melon were expressed specifically in seeds. Its expression remained low in the early stages of watermelon seed development,increased at 20 days after pollination(DAP), and peaked at 45–50 DAP. Moreover, the knockout mutant Clnf-yb9 exhibited abnormal leafy cotyledon phenotype, implying its critical role during seed formation.Finally, protein interaction assays showed that ClNF-YB9 interacts with all ClNF-YCs and the ClNF-YB9-YC4 heterodimer was able to recruit a ClNF-YA7 subunit to assemble a complete NF-Y complex, which may function in seed development. This study revealed the structure and evolutionary relationships of the NF-Y gene family in Cucurbitaceae and the novel function of ClNF-YB9 in regulating seed development in watermelon.
文摘PRR11(proline-rich protein 11)是我们最近发现的一个新的肿瘤相关基因,在细胞周期和肿瘤发生等过程中起重要作用。该研究是在此前对PRR11启动子鉴定分析的基础上,对PRR11核心启动子区域中的核因子(nuclear factor Y,NF-Y)结合位点进行进一步的分析以确定其在PRR11转录调控中的作用。核苷酸序列同源性分析结果表明,PRR11核心启动子区域中的两个NF-Y结合位点在人、牛、大鼠和小鼠四个物种中均高度保守。共转染NF-Y表达质粒后,发现NF-Y的外源过表达可以明显提高PRR11的启动子活性。采用定点突变方法将PRR11启动子区域中的两个NF-Y结合位点单独或同时进行有效突变后,PRR11启动子活性明显下降,且NF-Y外源过表达对其启动子活性的激活效应也明显削弱甚至丧失。另外,对基因定点突变方法做出了改进,提出了一种更好的基于转录因子结合位点分析的碱基突变方法。这些结果表明,NF-Y结合位点是PRR11核心启动子区域中的重要的顺式作用元件,NF-Y可能通过调节PRR11的转录进而调节细胞周期和肿瘤发生等过程。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31570321,30971551)
文摘Nuclear factor Y(NF-Y) is a ubiquitous transcription factor that regulates important physiological and developmental processes. In this study, we identified 34 Os NF-Y genes in rice, including 6 newly identified genes. Expression profile analysis covering the whole life cycle revealed that transcripts of Os NF-Y differentially accumulated in a tissue-specific,preferential or constitutive manner. In addition, gene duplication studies and expression analyses were performed to determine the evolutionary origins of the Os NF-Y gene family.Nine Os NF-Y genes were differentially expressed after treatment of seedlings with one or more abiotic stresses such as drought, salt and cold. Analysis of expression correlation and Gene Ontology annotation suggested that Os NF-Y genes were co-expressed with genes that participated in stress, accumulation of seed storage reserves, and plant development.Co-expression analysis also revealed that Os NF-Y genes might interact with each other,suggesting that NF-Y subunits formed complexes that take part in transcriptional regulation. These results provide useful information for further elucidating the function of the NF-Y family and their regulatory pathways.
