Calcium plays a vital role as a second messenger in many signaling pathways in plants. The calcineurin B-like proteins （CBLs） represent a family of plant calcium-binding proteins that function in calcium signaling b...Calcium plays a vital role as a second messenger in many signaling pathways in plants. The calcineurin B-like proteins （CBLs） represent a family of plant calcium-binding proteins that function in calcium signaling by interacting with their interacting protein kinases （CIPKs）. In our previous study, we have reported a role for one of the CBLs （CBL9） and one of the CIPKs （CIPK3） in ABA signaling. Here, we have shown that CBL9 and CIPK3 physically and functionally interact with each other in regulating the ABA responses. The CBL9 and CIPK3 proteins interacted with each other in the yeast two- hybrid system and when expressed in plant cells. The double mutant cbl9cipk3 showed the similar hypersensitive response to ABA as observed in single mutants （cbl9 or cipk3）. The constitutively active form of CIPK3 genetically complemented the cbl9 mutant, indicating that CIPK3 function downstream of CBL9. Based on these findings, we conclude that CBL9 and CIPK3 act together in the same pathway for regulating ABA responses.展开更多
Calcium （Ca） plays a crucial role as a second messenger in intracellular signaling elicited by developmental and environmental cues. Calcineurin B-like proteins （CBLs） and their target proteins, CBL-interacting pr...Calcium （Ca） plays a crucial role as a second messenger in intracellular signaling elicited by developmental and environmental cues. Calcineurin B-like proteins （CBLs） and their target proteins, CBL-interacting protein kinases （CIPKs） have emerged as a key Ca^2＋-mediated signaling network in response to stresses in plants. Bioinformatic analysis was used to identify 43 putative ZmC1PK （Zea mays CIPK） genes in the genome of maize inbred line B73. Based on gene structures, these ZmCIPKs were divided into intron-rich and intron-poor groups. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the ZmCIPK family had a high evolutionary relationship with the rice CIPK family of 30 members. Microarray data and RT-PCR assay showed that ZrnCIPK genes transcriptionally responded to abiotic stresses, and that 24, 31, 20 and 19 ZmCIPK genes were up-regulated by salt, drought, heat and cold stresses, respectively. There were different expression patterns of ZmCIPKs between cold-tolerant inbred line B73 and cold-sensitive inbred line Mo17 under cold stress. Our findings will aid further molecular dissection of biological functions of the CIPKs in maize, and provide new insight into the CBL--CIPK signaling network in plants.展开更多
Stimulus-specific accumulation of second messengers like reactive oxygen species （ROS） and Ca^＋ are central to many signaling and regulation processes in plants. However, mechanisms that govern the reciprocal inter...Stimulus-specific accumulation of second messengers like reactive oxygen species （ROS） and Ca^＋ are central to many signaling and regulation processes in plants. However, mechanisms that govern the reciprocal interrelation of Ca^＋ and ROS signaling are only beginning to emerge. NADPH oxidases of the respiratory burst oxidase homolog （RBOH） family are critical components contributing to the generation of ROS while Calcineurin B-like （CBL） Ca^＋ sensor proteins together with their interacting kinases （CIPKs） have been shown to function in many Ca^＋- signaling processes. In this study, we identify direct functional interactions between both signaling systems. We report that the CBL-interacting pro- tein kinase ClPK26 specifically interacts with the N-terminal domain of RBOHF in yeast two-hybrid analyses and with the full-length RBOHF protein in plant cells. In addition, CIPK26 phosphorylates RBOHF in vitro and co-expression of either CBL1 or CBL9 with CIPK26 strongly enhances ROS production by RBOHF in HEK293T cells. Together, these findings identify a direct interconnection between CBL-ClPK-mediated Ca^＋ signaling and ROS signaling in plants and provide evidence for a synergistic activation of the NADPH oxidase RBOHF by direct Ca^＋-binding to its EF-hands and Ca2＋-induced phospho-rylation by CBL1/9-ClPK26 complexes.展开更多
Through bioinformatic data mining, 10 SnRK2 and 31 CIPK genes were identified from sorghum genome. They are unevenly distributed in the sorghum chromosomes. Most SnRK2 genes have 8 introns, while the CIPK genes have a...Through bioinformatic data mining, 10 SnRK2 and 31 CIPK genes were identified from sorghum genome. They are unevenly distributed in the sorghum chromosomes. Most SnRK2 genes have 8 introns, while the CIPK genes have a few （no intron or less than 3 introns） or more than I0 introns. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that SnRK2 genes belong to one cluster and CIPK genes form the other independent cluster. The sorghum SnRK2s are subgrouped into three parts, and CIPK into five parts. More than half SnRK2 and CIPK genes present in homologous pairs, suggesting gene duplication may be due to the amplification of SnRK family genes. The kinase domains of SnRK2 family are highly conserved with 88.40% identity, but those of the CIPK family are less conserved with 63.72% identity. And the identity of sorghum CBLinteracting NAF domains of CIPKs is 61.66%. What＇s more, regarding to the sorghum SnRK2 and CIPK kinases, they are characterized with distinct motifs and their subcellular localization is not necessarily the same, which suggests they may be divergent in functions. Due to less conserved sequences, complex subcellular localization, and more family members, sorghum CIPK genes may play more flexible and multiple biological functions. According to the phylogenetic analysis of SnRK genes and SnRK functional studies in other plants, it is speculated that sorghum SnRK2 and CIPK genes may play important roles in stress response, growth and development.展开更多
Ca2+作为植物中普遍存在的第二信使,其信号传感器CBL(calcineurin B-like protein)及与CBL互作的蛋白CIPK(CBL-interacting protein kinase)所构成的CBL-CIPK信号转导途径在转导特异Ca2+信号过程中起重要的作用。由于植物同时受多种复...Ca2+作为植物中普遍存在的第二信使,其信号传感器CBL(calcineurin B-like protein)及与CBL互作的蛋白CIPK(CBL-interacting protein kinase)所构成的CBL-CIPK信号转导途径在转导特异Ca2+信号过程中起重要的作用。由于植物同时受多种复杂环境因素影响,因此必须同时对各种复杂因素作出响应并转导并存的信号。CBL和CIPK在结构、表达以及功能上的特异性构成了CBL-CIPK途径能够转导特异Ca2+信号的分子基础。本文在介绍CBL、CIPK的基础上,着重对其组合成的CBL-CIPK途径转导特异Ca2+信号的分子机制进行综述。展开更多
Ca2+是植物体中普遍存在的第二信使,参与了植物众多的生长发育和逆境胁迫调控过程。钙调磷酸酶B类蛋白(calcineurin B-like protein,CBL)能够与一类蛋白激酶(CBL-interacting protein kinase,CIPK)互作来解码特异"钙信号"。...Ca2+是植物体中普遍存在的第二信使,参与了植物众多的生长发育和逆境胁迫调控过程。钙调磷酸酶B类蛋白(calcineurin B-like protein,CBL)能够与一类蛋白激酶(CBL-interacting protein kinase,CIPK)互作来解码特异"钙信号"。该文总结了近几年在植物CBL-CIPKs信号系统研究领域的最新进展,包括CBL与CIPK互作特点及生理功能等,并对未来的研究方向作了展望。展开更多
CIPK(CBL-interacting protein kinase)是近年来鉴定出的植物中特有的一类Ca2+传感器,与其互作的蛋白一起在植物特定的生长发育和应答胁迫过程中起重要作用。本研究从玉米中克隆到1个1338bp的ZmCIPK21基因,荧光定量PCR分析表明ZmCIPK21...CIPK(CBL-interacting protein kinase)是近年来鉴定出的植物中特有的一类Ca2+传感器,与其互作的蛋白一起在植物特定的生长发育和应答胁迫过程中起重要作用。本研究从玉米中克隆到1个1338bp的ZmCIPK21基因,荧光定量PCR分析表明ZmCIPK21与盐、ABA、高温等逆境胁迫相关;生物信息学分析表明ZmCIPK21基因组含有14个外显子和13个内含子,蛋白结构上具有CIPK所共有的N端激酶结构域和C端NAF保守结构域。与拟南芥CIPK家族进化分析结果显示ZmCIPK21与AtCIPK21具有较高同源性。展开更多
文摘Calcium plays a vital role as a second messenger in many signaling pathways in plants. The calcineurin B-like proteins （CBLs） represent a family of plant calcium-binding proteins that function in calcium signaling by interacting with their interacting protein kinases （CIPKs）. In our previous study, we have reported a role for one of the CBLs （CBL9） and one of the CIPKs （CIPK3） in ABA signaling. Here, we have shown that CBL9 and CIPK3 physically and functionally interact with each other in regulating the ABA responses. The CBL9 and CIPK3 proteins interacted with each other in the yeast two- hybrid system and when expressed in plant cells. The double mutant cbl9cipk3 showed the similar hypersensitive response to ABA as observed in single mutants （cbl9 or cipk3）. The constitutively active form of CIPK3 genetically complemented the cbl9 mutant, indicating that CIPK3 function downstream of CBL9. Based on these findings, we conclude that CBL9 and CIPK3 act together in the same pathway for regulating ABA responses.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.30771329 and 30800677)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No. Y3080359)the National Key Programs for Transgenic Crops(No.2009ZX08009-076B)
文摘Calcium （Ca） plays a crucial role as a second messenger in intracellular signaling elicited by developmental and environmental cues. Calcineurin B-like proteins （CBLs） and their target proteins, CBL-interacting protein kinases （CIPKs） have emerged as a key Ca^2＋-mediated signaling network in response to stresses in plants. Bioinformatic analysis was used to identify 43 putative ZmC1PK （Zea mays CIPK） genes in the genome of maize inbred line B73. Based on gene structures, these ZmCIPKs were divided into intron-rich and intron-poor groups. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the ZmCIPK family had a high evolutionary relationship with the rice CIPK family of 30 members. Microarray data and RT-PCR assay showed that ZrnCIPK genes transcriptionally responded to abiotic stresses, and that 24, 31, 20 and 19 ZmCIPK genes were up-regulated by salt, drought, heat and cold stresses, respectively. There were different expression patterns of ZmCIPKs between cold-tolerant inbred line B73 and cold-sensitive inbred line Mo17 under cold stress. Our findings will aid further molecular dissection of biological functions of the CIPKs in maize, and provide new insight into the CBL--CIPK signaling network in plants.
文摘Stimulus-specific accumulation of second messengers like reactive oxygen species （ROS） and Ca^＋ are central to many signaling and regulation processes in plants. However, mechanisms that govern the reciprocal interrelation of Ca^＋ and ROS signaling are only beginning to emerge. NADPH oxidases of the respiratory burst oxidase homolog （RBOH） family are critical components contributing to the generation of ROS while Calcineurin B-like （CBL） Ca^＋ sensor proteins together with their interacting kinases （CIPKs） have been shown to function in many Ca^＋- signaling processes. In this study, we identify direct functional interactions between both signaling systems. We report that the CBL-interacting pro- tein kinase ClPK26 specifically interacts with the N-terminal domain of RBOHF in yeast two-hybrid analyses and with the full-length RBOHF protein in plant cells. In addition, CIPK26 phosphorylates RBOHF in vitro and co-expression of either CBL1 or CBL9 with CIPK26 strongly enhances ROS production by RBOHF in HEK293T cells. Together, these findings identify a direct interconnection between CBL-ClPK-mediated Ca^＋ signaling and ROS signaling in plants and provide evidence for a synergistic activation of the NADPH oxidase RBOHF by direct Ca^＋-binding to its EF-hands and Ca2＋-induced phospho-rylation by CBL1/9-ClPK26 complexes.
基金supported by the National 973 Program of China (2007CB109000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30871577)
文摘Through bioinformatic data mining, 10 SnRK2 and 31 CIPK genes were identified from sorghum genome. They are unevenly distributed in the sorghum chromosomes. Most SnRK2 genes have 8 introns, while the CIPK genes have a few （no intron or less than 3 introns） or more than I0 introns. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that SnRK2 genes belong to one cluster and CIPK genes form the other independent cluster. The sorghum SnRK2s are subgrouped into three parts, and CIPK into five parts. More than half SnRK2 and CIPK genes present in homologous pairs, suggesting gene duplication may be due to the amplification of SnRK family genes. The kinase domains of SnRK2 family are highly conserved with 88.40% identity, but those of the CIPK family are less conserved with 63.72% identity. And the identity of sorghum CBLinteracting NAF domains of CIPKs is 61.66%. What＇s more, regarding to the sorghum SnRK2 and CIPK kinases, they are characterized with distinct motifs and their subcellular localization is not necessarily the same, which suggests they may be divergent in functions. Due to less conserved sequences, complex subcellular localization, and more family members, sorghum CIPK genes may play more flexible and multiple biological functions. According to the phylogenetic analysis of SnRK genes and SnRK functional studies in other plants, it is speculated that sorghum SnRK2 and CIPK genes may play important roles in stress response, growth and development.
文摘大多数信号转导过程都伴随着细胞内钙离子浓度变化,CBL/CIPK信号系统是近几年在高等植物中发现的一类依赖于钙离子的信号系统,包括感知钙离子浓度变化的CBL蛋白(calcineurin B-like proteins)和与之互作的CIPK蛋白(CBL-interacting protein kinase)。研究表明CBL/CIPK信号系统在植物对逆境应答过程中起重要作用。在介绍CBL和CIPK的结构和特征基础上对不同植物CBL/CIPK信号系统在逆境应答中的研究现状况进行了综述,以期为基因工程改良作物抗逆育种提供新的思路和种质资源。
文摘Ca2+作为植物中普遍存在的第二信使,其信号传感器CBL(calcineurin B-like protein)及与CBL互作的蛋白CIPK(CBL-interacting protein kinase)所构成的CBL-CIPK信号转导途径在转导特异Ca2+信号过程中起重要的作用。由于植物同时受多种复杂环境因素影响,因此必须同时对各种复杂因素作出响应并转导并存的信号。CBL和CIPK在结构、表达以及功能上的特异性构成了CBL-CIPK途径能够转导特异Ca2+信号的分子基础。本文在介绍CBL、CIPK的基础上,着重对其组合成的CBL-CIPK途径转导特异Ca2+信号的分子机制进行综述。
文摘Ca2+是植物体中普遍存在的第二信使,参与了植物众多的生长发育和逆境胁迫调控过程。钙调磷酸酶B类蛋白(calcineurin B-like protein,CBL)能够与一类蛋白激酶(CBL-interacting protein kinase,CIPK)互作来解码特异"钙信号"。该文总结了近几年在植物CBL-CIPKs信号系统研究领域的最新进展,包括CBL与CIPK互作特点及生理功能等,并对未来的研究方向作了展望。
文摘CIPK(CBL-interacting protein kinase)是近年来鉴定出的植物中特有的一类Ca2+传感器,与其互作的蛋白一起在植物特定的生长发育和应答胁迫过程中起重要作用。本研究从玉米中克隆到1个1338bp的ZmCIPK21基因,荧光定量PCR分析表明ZmCIPK21与盐、ABA、高温等逆境胁迫相关;生物信息学分析表明ZmCIPK21基因组含有14个外显子和13个内含子,蛋白结构上具有CIPK所共有的N端激酶结构域和C端NAF保守结构域。与拟南芥CIPK家族进化分析结果显示ZmCIPK21与AtCIPK21具有较高同源性。
