
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Abstract Gene Regulatory Networks (GRNs) play prominent roles in regulating developmental processes, and their modulation across species is a major source for evolutionary innovation. However, it remains poorly understood how GRNs are rewired between different organs within single species. This question particularly relevant pleiotropic genes, which may exhibit organ-specific GRN modulations potentially reflecting diverse functions. To address this, we investigated the NGATHA-like ( NGAL ) as model genes that regulate growth or patterning multiple Arabidopsis via two distinct pathways involving CUP-SHAPED COTYLEDON CUC KLUH KLU genes. By combining genetic analysis with gene expression characterization, uncovered significant rewiring of / regulatory module. Our findings highlight changes patterns, arising from constraints, pivotal role GRNs. Furthermore, at molecular functional levels do not always align perfectly, due to influence additional mechanisms. Altogether, our reveal associated We propose this flexibility facilitates pleiotropy.
Language: Английский