遗传 ›› 2021, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (11): 1050-1065.doi: 10.16288/j.yczz.21-233

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PPR蛋白在植物细胞器组分转录后调控中的作用机制

郝媛媛(), 赵向前, 黄福灯, 李春寿()   

  1. 浙江省农业科学院作物与核技术利用研究所,杭州 310021
  • 收稿日期:2021-06-30 修回日期:2021-08-20 出版日期:2021-11-20 发布日期:2021-10-25
  • 通讯作者: 李春寿 E-mail:499085663@qq.com;lichunshou@126.com
  • 作者简介:郝媛媛,博士,助理研究员,研究方向:稻米品质的改良和分子机理。E-mail: 499085663@qq.com
  • 基金资助:
    国家自然科学基金项目编号资助(32001524)

The role of PPR proteins in posttranscriptional regulation of organelle components in plants

Yuanyuan Hao(), Xiangqian Zhao, Fudeng Huang, Chunshou Li()   

  1. Institute of Crop and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
  • Received:2021-06-30 Revised:2021-08-20 Online:2021-11-20 Published:2021-10-25
  • Contact: Li Chunshou E-mail:499085663@qq.com;lichunshou@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China No(32001524)

摘要:

PPR (pentatricopeptide repeats)蛋白是陆生植物中最大的蛋白家族之一,是一类RNA结合蛋白,参与细胞器基因的转录后加工过程,对细胞器的生物合成和功能具有深远影响。PPR突变后造成叶绿体光合电子传递链和线粒体呼吸链等进程受损,最终通过影响光合作用或者呼吸作用,造成植株生长发育异常,影响产量、育性、籽粒品质等。近年来,关于该蛋白家族成员参与植物生长发育的报道越来越多,但由于该家族庞大,大部分成员的功能还未被解析。本文系统总结了目前PPR蛋白调控细胞器基因转录后加工的分子机理及对细胞器和植株发育的影响,提出PPR家族还未解决的问题,为深入解析该基因家族的功能及育种应用提供理论基础。

关键词: PPR蛋白, 转录后调控, 细胞器代谢, 植株生长发育

Abstract:

Pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) proteins constitute one of the largest protein families in land plants. They are sequence-specific RNA-binding proteins and play key roles in posttranscriptional processes within organelles. Their combined actions have profound effects on chloroplast photosynthetic electron transport chain and mitochondrial respiratory chain, affecting photosynthesis and respiration respectively, and ultimately on yield, fertility, and grain quality. Over the past decade, much has been learned about the molecular functions of these proteins on plant growth and development. However, due to the large size of this protein family, the functions of most members remain largely unknown. Here, we summarize the molecular mechanisms of PPR proteins functions on organelle genes, and effects on development of organelles and plants. Problems that need to be resolved are also identified. This article will provide a theoretical basis for understanding the functions of PPR protein family and genetic improvements of grain yield and quality.

Key words: PPR proteins, post-transcriptional regulation, organelle metabolism, plant growth and development