Genome-wide identification and expression patterns of the aspartic protease gene family in Epimedium pubescens.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aspartic proteases (APs), proteolytic enzymes involved in protein maturation, degradation, and signaling, are found in various organisms. The plant Epimedium pubescens is known for its pharmacologically active flavonoids and its use in traditional Chinese medicine. Despite this, to date, the AP gene family in this species has not been functionally analyzed. This study aimed to uncover the roles of AP genes in E. pubescens (EpAPs), focusing in particular on their involvement in light stress responses.

Results

Genome-wide analysis identified and characterized a total of 103 EpAPs, which were categorized into four phylogenetic groups and revealed conserved motifs crucial for their catalytic function. Structural analysis highlighted the diversity of intron-exon arrang

SUBMITTER: Zheng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12046650 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature