Genomic Characterization and Expression Analysis of Basic Helix-Loop-Helix (bHLH) Family Genes in Traditional Chinese Herb Dendrobium officinale.

ABSTRACT: Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo is of great importance as a traditional Chinese herb due to its abundant metabolites. The family of basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors widely exists in plants and plays an essential role in plant growth and development, secondary metabolism as well as responses to environmental changes. However, there is limited information on bHLH genes in D. officinale. In the present study, a total of 98 putative DobHLH genes were identified at the genomic level, which could be classified into 18 clades. Gene structures and conserved motifs in DobHLH genes showed high conservation during their evolution. The conserved amino acids and DNA bindings of DobHLH proteins were predicted, both of which are pivotal for their

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7463459 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature