bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
SUMMARY
Nucleotide
binding,
leucine-rich-repeat
(NLR)
proteins
are
the
major
intracellular
receptors
for
defending
against
pathogen
infection.
The
recognition
between
NLRs
and
secreted
effectors
often
triggers
a
localized
programmed
cell
death
termed
hypersensitive
response
(HR).
Despite
significant
progresses
have
been
achieved
in
understanding
canonical
with
N-terminal
Toll/interleukin-1
receptor
(TIR)
domains,
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
TIR-only
plant
immune
responses
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
identified
six
TIR-containing
maize,
including
three
proteins.
Functional
analysis
showed
that
ZmTIR1
ZmTIR2,
but
not
ZmTIR3,
confer
autoactive
HR
when
transiently
expressed
N.
benthamiana
.
autoactivity
conferred
by
ZmTIR2
depends
on
EDS1-PAD4-RNL
module
their
putative
NADase
activities.
Interestingly,
predominantly
localize
punctate
dots
likely
form
condensation,
while
ZmTIR3
mainly
localizes
cytoplasm
nucleus.
Two
specific
amino
acids
BB-loop
region
were
to
be
required
ZmTIR1-
ZmTIR2-mediated
condensation
formation
auto-HR.
Furthermore,
ZmTIR
induced
Cochliobolus
heterostrophus
,
causal
agent
of
southern
leaf
blight
(SLB)
knock-down
expression
or
decreased
resistance
SLB
maize.
Our
study
reveals
novel
mechanism
monocot
maize
responses.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
signal
transduction
ATPases
with
numerous
domains
(STAND)
superfamily
encompasses
widely
distributed
immune
systems
across
bacteria,
eukaryotes
and
archaea.
bacterial
antiviral
STAND
type
5
(Avs5)
contains
an
N-terminal
Sirtuin
(SIR2)
domain,
which
protects
against
phage
invasion.
Despite
the
established
roles
of
SIR2
in
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
immunity,
mechanism
underlying
their
collaboration
remains
unclear.
Here
we
present
cryo-EM
structures
Escherichia
fergusonii
Avs5
(
Ef
Avs5)
filaments,
elucidating
mechanisms
dimerization,
filamentation,
filament
clustering,
ATP
binding
NAD
+
hydrolysis,
all
are
crucial
for
anti-phage
defense.
nucleotide-binding
oligomerization
(NOD)
engage
intra-
inter-dimer
interaction
to
form
individual
filament,
while
outward
C-terminal
contribute
bundle
formation.
Filamentation
potentially
stabilizes
dimeric
configuration,
thereby
activating
NADase
activity
Avs5.
is
deficient
ATPase
activity,
but
elevated
concentrations
can
impede
its
activity.
Together,
uncover
assembly
as
a
unique
switch
enzyme
activities
perform
antiphage
defenses.
Keypoints
depletes
assembles
bundled
filaments
that
hydrolyze
.
domain
NOD
collaborate
filament.
building
block
dimer.
complex
regulated
by
ATP.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Abstract
Bacterial
antiviral
STANDs
(Avs)
are
evolutionarily
related
to
the
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
containing
receptors
(NLRs)
widely
distributed
in
immune
systems
across
animals
and
plants.
EfAvs5,
an
Avs
type
5
protein
from
Escherichia
fergusonii,
contains
N-terminal
SIR2
effector
domain,
a
oligomerization
domain
(NOD)
C-terminal
sensor
conferring
protection
against
diverse
phage
invasions.
Despite
established
roles
of
STAND
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
immunity,
mechanism
underlying
their
collaboration
remains
unclear.
Here
we
present
cryo-EM
structures
EfAvs5
filaments,
elucidating
mechanisms
dimerization,
filamentation,
filament
clustering,
ATP
binding
NAD+
hydrolysis,
all
which
crucial
for
anti-phage
defense.
The
domains
NODs
engage
intra-
inter-dimer
interaction
form
individual
filament,
while
outward
contribute
bundle
formation.
Filamentation
potentially
stabilizes
dimeric
configuration,
thereby
activating
NADase
activity
EfAvs5.
is
deficient
ATPase
activity,
but
elevated
concentrations
can
impede
its
activity.
Together,
uncover
assembly
Avs5
as
unique
switch
enzyme
activities
perform
defenses,
emphasizing
conserved
role
filamentation
signaling
life
forms.
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Phloem
protein
2
(PP2),
a
dimeric
lectin,
is
known
for
its
involvement
in
plant
responses
to
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses.
However,
research
on
PP2
proteins
Moso
bamboo
lacking.
In
this
study,
comprehensive
genome-wide
analysis
of
the
PP2-like
gene
family
was
conducted
(Phyllostachys
edulis),
which
has
significant
economic
ecological
value.
Using
HMMER3
search
InterPro
domain
analysis,
23
genes
(PhePP2-1
PhePP2-23)
were
identified
P.
edulis
genome.
These
distributed
across
12
chromosomal
scaffolds,
with
ranging
from
216
556
amino
acids
length.
Phylogenetic
including
163
eight
species,
revealed
six
distinct
groups,
Group
III
V
being
largest.
Gene
structure
motif
analyses
indicated
conserved
domains
PhePP2
proteins.
addition,
Cis-element
promoter
regions
highlighted
their
potential
regulatory
roles
hormone,
stress,
light
responses.
Expression
pattern
using
RNA-seq
data
showed
differential
expression
under
drought,
salt,
salicylic
acid,
abscisic
acid
treatments,
indicating
stress
response
pathways.
Furthermore,
qPCR
validation
different
tissues
organs
confirmed
profiles
selected
genes.
This
study
provides
understanding
functional
insights
into
applications
enhancing
tolerance
growth
plants.
The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
SUMMARY
Small
RNAs
are
involved
in
diverse
cellular
processes,
including
plant
immunity
to
pathogens.
Here,
we
report
that
miR158a
negatively
regulates
the
oomycete
pathogen
Phytophthora
parasitica
Arabidopsis
thaliana
.
By
performing
real‐time
quantitative
PCR,
transient
expression,
and
RNA
ligase‐mediated
5′
rapid
amplification
of
cDNA
ends
assays,
demonstrate
downregulates
AtTN7
expression
by
cleaving
its
3′‐untranslated
region.
positively
affects
encodes
a
truncated
intracellular
nucleotide‐binding
site
leucine‐rich
repeat
receptor
containing
Toll/interleukin‐1
receptor.
can
degrade
oxidized
forms
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NAD+).
Further
genetic
molecular
analyses
reveal
Enhanced
Disease
Susceptibility
1‐Phytoalexin
Deficient
4‐Activated
Resistance
1
complex
is
required
for
AtTN7‐mediated
immunity.
ADR1‐dependent
Ca
2+
influx
crucial
activating
salicylic
acid
signaling
condition
AtTN7‐triggered
Our
study
uncovers
immune
roles
regulatory
mechanisms
target
Both
miR158a‐downregulation
‐overexpression
lead
enhanced
resistance
P.
without
affecting
growth
phenotypes,
suggesting
their
application
potentials
utilization
miRNAs
identifying
novel
genes
development
germplasm
resources
with
disease
resistance.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
SUMMARY
Nucleotide
binding,
leucine-rich-repeat
(NLR)
proteins
are
the
major
intracellular
receptors
for
defending
against
pathogen
infection.
The
recognition
between
NLRs
and
secreted
effectors
often
triggers
a
localized
programmed
cell
death
termed
hypersensitive
response
(HR).
Despite
significant
progresses
have
been
achieved
in
understanding
canonical
with
N-terminal
Toll/interleukin-1
receptor
(TIR)
domains,
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
TIR-only
plant
immune
responses
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
identified
six
TIR-containing
maize,
including
three
proteins.
Functional
analysis
showed
that
ZmTIR1
ZmTIR2,
but
not
ZmTIR3,
confer
autoactive
HR
when
transiently
expressed
N.
benthamiana
.
autoactivity
conferred
by
ZmTIR2
depends
on
EDS1-PAD4-RNL
module
their
putative
NADase
activities.
Interestingly,
predominantly
localize
punctate
dots
likely
form
condensation,
while
ZmTIR3
mainly
localizes
cytoplasm
nucleus.
Two
specific
amino
acids
BB-loop
region
were
to
be
required
ZmTIR1-
ZmTIR2-mediated
condensation
formation
auto-HR.
Furthermore,
ZmTIR
induced
Cochliobolus
heterostrophus
,
causal
agent
of
southern
leaf
blight
(SLB)
knock-down
expression
or
decreased
resistance
SLB
maize.
Our
study
reveals
novel
mechanism
monocot
maize
responses.