Comprehensive expression analysis suggests overlapping and specific roles of rice glutathione S-transferase genes during development and stress responses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are the ubiquitous enzymes that play a key role in cellular detoxification. Although several GSTs have been identified and characterized in various plant species, the knowledge about their role in developmental processes and response to various stimuli is still very limited. In this study, we report genome-wide identification, characterization and comprehensive expression analysis of members of GST gene family in crop plant rice, to reveal their function(s).

Results

A systematic analysis revealed the presence of at least 79 GST genes in the rice genome. Phylogenetic analysis grouped GST proteins into seven classes. Sequence analysis together with the organization of putative motifs indicated the potential diverse functions of GST

SUBMITTER: Jain M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2825235 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature