Genome-wide identification and characterization of ALKB homolog gene family in wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum L.</i>).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

N⁶-methyladenosine (m⁶A) is the most prevalent posttranscriptional modification in eukaryotic mRNAs. AlkB homologs (ALKBHs) are involved in plant responses to stress by modulating m⁶A methylation. However, homologous genes in wheat remain largely uncharacterized.

Methods and results

In this study, 30 ALKBH genes were identified in wheat, and analyzed their physicochemical properties. The phylogenetic analysis allowed the classification of these genes into seven distinct subfamilies. Additionally, their conserved domains, motif compositions, gene structures, chromosomal localization, and synteny, and the predicted cis-acting elements within their promoters were examined. Expression analysis revealed that TaALKBH9B-5

SUBMITTER: Wang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959028 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature