TCP
transcription
factors
constitute
a
class
of
plant-specific
transcriptional
regulators
that
govern
plant
morphology
and
structure,
contributing
to
the
evolution
diversity.
They
are
also
implicated
in
various
vital
biological
processes,
including
gametophyte
development,
circadian
rhythms,
hormone
signaling.
However,
precise
underlying
physiological
mechanisms
remain
largely
unexplored.
In
this
study,
we
discovered
factor
family
proteins
exhibit
remarkable
conservation,
with
an
impressive
98%
homology
observed
between
BpTCP20
AtTCP20.
The
gene
plays
crucial
role
leaf
as
well
mediating
responses
hormonal
abiotic
stress
factors.
Notably,
Betula
platyphylla
plants
overexpressing
displayed
increased
seedling
height,
ground
diameter,
area
compared
their
wild-type
counterparts,
leading
significant
enhancement
drought
salt
tolerance.
Further
investigations
demonstrated
that,
under
conditions
stress,
exhibited
lower
indices,
hydrogen
peroxide
levels,
malondialdehyde
contents
plants.
Conversely,
chlorophyll
peroxidase
significantly,
along
upregulation
superoxide
dismutase
related
genes.
These
findings
strongly
indicate
positive
regulatory
enhancing
tolerance
platyphylla.
Utilizing
RNA
sequencing,
identified
pathways
associated
growth
Furthermore,
through
Yeast
one-hybrid
assays,
uncovered
interactions
BpMYB8
BpIAA5.
This
study
sheds
light
on
function
regulation
development
strains,
response
stress.
It
underscores
potential
candidate
for
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 5437 - 5437
Published: March 12, 2023
TEOSINTE
BRANCHED1,
CYCLOIDEA,
PROLIFERATING
CELL
FACTOR
1
and
2
(TCP)
proteins
constitute
a
plant-specific
transcription
factors
family
exerting
effects
on
multiple
aspects
of
plant
development,
such
as
germination,
embryogenesis,
leaf
flower
morphogenesis,
pollen
through
the
recruitment
other
modulation
different
hormonal
pathways.
They
are
divided
into
two
main
classes,
I
II.
This
review
focuses
function
regulation
class
TCP
(TCPs).
We
describe
role
TCPs
in
cell
growth
proliferation
summarize
recent
progresses
understanding
diverse
developmental
processes,
defense,
abiotic
stress
responses.
In
addition,
their
redox
signaling
interplay
between
involved
immunity
transcriptional
posttranslational
is
discussed.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 750 - 750
Published: April 26, 2023
TEOSINTE
BRANCHED1/CYCLOIDEA/PROLIFERATING
CELL
FACTOR
(TCP)
transcription
factors
(TFs)
are
plant-specific
transcriptional
regulators
exerting
multiple
functions
in
plant
growth
and
development.
Ever
since
one
of
the
founding
members
family
was
described,
encoded
by
CYCLOIDEA
(CYC)
gene
from
Antirrhinum
majus
involved
regulation
floral
symmetry,
role
these
TFs
reproductive
development
established.
Subsequent
studies
indicated
that
CYC
clade
TCP
were
important
for
evolutionary
diversification
flower
form
a
multitude
species.
In
addition,
more
detailed
function
TCPs
other
clades
revealed
roles
different
processes
related
to
development,
such
as
flowering
time,
inflorescence
stem,
correct
organs.
this
review,
we
summarize
during
well
molecular
networks
their
action.
Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
75(14), P. 4195 - 4209
Published: March 11, 2024
Abstract
Plants
are
sessile
by
nature,
and
as
such
they
have
evolved
to
sense
changes
in
seasonality
their
surrounding
environment,
adapt
these
changes.
One
prime
example
of
this
is
the
regulation
flowering
time
angiosperms,
which
precisely
timed
coordinated
action
two
proteins:
FLOWERING
LOCUS
T
(FT)
TERMINAL
FLOWER
1
(TFL1).
Both
regulators
members
PHOSPHATIDYLETHANOLAMINE
BINDING
PROTEIN
(PEBP)
family
proteins.
These
regulatory
proteins
do
not
interact
with
DNA
themselves,
but
instead
transcriptional
regulators,
D
(FD).
FT
TFL1
were
initially
identified
key
time,
acting
through
binding
FD;
however,
PEBP
also
involved
shaping
plant
architecture
development.
In
addition,
PEBPs
can
TCP
TEOSINTE
BRANCHED
(TB1),
a
well-known
regulator
architecture,
domestication-related
genes
many
crops.
Here,
we
review
role
As
yield-related
traits,
highlight
examples
from
model
Arabidopsis
well
important
food
feed
crops
as,
rice,
barley,
wheat,
tomato,
potato.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 8, 2024
The
TCP
gene
family
members
play
multiple
functions
in
plant
growth
and
development
were
named
after
the
first
three
found
this
family,
TB1
(TEOSINTE
BRANCHED
1),
CYCLOIDEA
(CYC),
Proliferating
Cell
Factor
1/2
(PCF1/2).
Nitrogen
(N)
is
a
crucial
element
for
forage
yield;
however,
over-application
of
N
fertilizer
can
increase
agricultural
production
costs
environmental
stress.
Therefore,
discovery
low
tolerance
genes
essential
genetic
improvement
superior
oat
germplasm
ecological
protection.
Oat
(
Avena
sativa
L.),
one
world’s
staple
grass
forages,
but
no
genome-wide
analysis
their
roles
low-nitrogen
stress
has
been
performed.
This
study
identified
using
bioinformatics
techniques.
It
analyzed
phylogeny,
structure
analysis,
expression
patterns.
results
showed
that
AsTCP
includes
49
members,
most
AsTCP-encoded
proteins
are
neutral
or
acidic
proteins;
phylogenetic
tree
classified
into
subfamilies,
each
subfamily
different
conserved
structural
domains
functions.
In
addition,
cis-acting
elements
detected
promoter
genes,
which
associated
with
abiotic
stress,
light
response,
hormone
response.
from
unevenly
distributed
on
18
chromosomes.
real-time
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR)
had
levels
various
tissues
under
nitrogen
indicated
these
(such
as
AsTCP01
,
AsTCP03
AsTCP22
AsTCP38
)
played
oat.
conclusion,
potential
at
level,
lays
foundation
further
provides
theoretical
basis
exploration
excellent
an
future
in-depth
studies
other
genera
reveals
new
research
ideas
to
improve
utilization.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 880 - 880
Published: March 11, 2025
The
TCP
transcription
factor
(TF)
family
is
a
vital
set
of
plant-specific
regulators
involved
in
plant
growth,
development,
and
responses
to
environmental
stresses.
Despite
the
extensive
research
on
factors
numerous
species,
functions
they
fulfill
Betula
platyphylla
are
still
not
well
understood.
In
this
study,
21
BpTCP
genes
were
identified
via
genome-wide
analysis.
Bioinformatics
analysis
was
used
examine
physicochemical
properties
these
factors,
including
molecular
weight,
isoelectric
point,
chromosomal
distribution,
predicted
subcellular
localization.
We
expected
that
most
would
be
located
nucleus.
Collinearity
revealed
gene
fragment
duplication
events
played
major
role
evolutionary
expansion
diversification
family.
Promoter
diverse
cis-acting
elements
BpTCP,
suggesting
play
stress
responses,
hormonal
regulation,
growth
development.
qRT-PCR
showed
displayed
tissue-specific
expression
patterns
roots,
stems,
leaves,
displaying
remarkable
differences
levels
when
subjected
abiotic
stresses,
drought
high-
low-temperature
conditions.
Notably,
BpTCP17
BpTCP18
markedly
higher
under
multiple
Subcellular
localization
experiments
confirmed
both
localize
nucleus,
consistent
with
bioinformatic
predictions.
These
findings
emphasize
potential
roles
mediating
highlighting
their
as
candidate
for
improving
tolerance
B.
platyphylla.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 12, 2023
The
anti-tumor
vindoline
and
catharanthine
alkaloids
are
naturally
existed
in
Catharanthus
roseus
(C.
roseus),
an
ornamental
plant
many
tropical
countries.
Plant-specific
TEOSINTE
BRANCHED1/CYCLOIDEA/PCF
(TCP)
transcription
factors
play
important
roles
various
developmental
processes.
However,
the
of
C.
TCPs
(CrTCPs)
terpenoid
indole
alkaloid
(TIA)
biosynthesis
largely
unknown.
Here,
a
total
15
CrTCP
genes
were
identified
newly
updated
genome
grouped
into
three
major
classes
(P-type,
C-type
CYC/TB1).
Gene
structure
protein
motif
analyses
showed
that
CrTCPs
have
diverse
intron-exon
patterns
distributions.
A
number
stress
responsive
cis-elements
promoter
regions
CrTCPs.
Expression
analysis
(CrTCP2,
CrTCP4,
CrTCP7)
expressed
specifically
leaves
four
(CrTCP13,
CrTCP8,
CrTCP6,
CrTCP10)
flowers.
HPLC
contents
classic
TIAs,
vindoline,
ajmalicine,
significantly
increased
by
ultraviolet-B
(UV-B)
methyl
jasmonate
(MeJA)
leaves.
By
analyzing
expression
under
UV-B
radiation
MeJA
application
with
qRT-PCR,
TIA
biosynthesis-related
to
be
treatments.
Interestingly,
two
TCP
binding
elements
(GGNCCCAC
GTGGNCCC)
several
genes,
suggesting
they
potential
target
These
results
suggest
involved
regulation
provide
basis
for
further
functional
identification