Genome expression analysis of basic helix-loop-helix transcription factors in Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor family is one of the largest gene families in plants, extensively involved in plant growth, organ development, and stress responses. However, limited studies of this family are available in sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides).

Methods

In this study, we identified 144 bHLH genes in H. rhamnoides (HrbHLH) through a genome-wide search method, then explored their DNA and protein sequences and physicochemical properties.

Results and discussion

According to the sequence similarities, we classified them into 15 groups with specific motif structures. To explore their expressions, we performed gene expression profiling using RNA-Seq and identified 122 HrbHLH mRNAs were highly expressed, while th

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11614652 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature