The trihelix family of transcription factors: functional and evolutionary analysis in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trihelix transcription factors (TTFs) are photoresponsive proteins that have a representative three-helix structure (helix-loop-helix-loop-helix). Members of this gene family have been reported to play roles in many plant processes.

Results

In this study, we performed a functional and evolutionary analysis of the TTFs in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis). A total of 35 genes were identified and grouped into five subfamilies (GT-1, GT-γ, GT-2, SIP1 and SH4) according to their structural properties. Gene structure analysis showed that most genes in the PeTTF family had fewer introns. A unique motif (Motif 16) to the GT-γ subfamily was identified by conserved motif analysis. Promoter analysis revealed various cis-acting elements related to plant growth and developme

SUBMITTER: Cheng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6482567 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature