Comparative analysis of amino acid sequence level in plant GATA transcription factors.

ABSTRACT: Transcription factors (TFs) are essential regulators of gene expression, influencing numerous biological processes such as development, growth, and cellular responses in plants. Among these, GATA TFs are distinguished by their highly conserved DNA-binding domain, characterized by a class IV zinc finger motif (CX₂CX_18-20CX₂C). This study investigates the amino acid sequence patterns of 5,335 GATA TFs across 165 plant species sourced from the PlantTFDB database ( http://planttfdb.gao-lab.org/ ), encompassing diverse taxonomic groups. Through comparative sequence analysis, I identify conserved domains and structural features that enhance the understanding functional roles, evolutionary conservation, and lineage-specific adaptations of GATA TFs. These findings

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11608367 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature