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ArticleBMC plant biology2024

Genome-wide identification and analysis of monocot-specific chimeric jacalins (MCJ) genes in Maize (Zea mays L.).

Hailong Jiang, Jiajian Peng, Qian Li, Siqian Geng, Hualei Zhang, Yuting Shu, Rui Wang, Bin Zhang, Changsheng Li, Xiaoli Xiang

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Hailong Jiang *The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Jiajian Peng *The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Qian Li *The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Siqian GengThe National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Hualei ZhangThe National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Yuting ShuThe National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Rui WangThe National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Bin ZhangThe National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Changsheng LiThe National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
Xiaoli XiangThe National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China. xxiang@ahau.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundThe monocot chimeric jacalins (MCJ) proteins, which contain a jacalin-related lectin (JRL) domain and a dirigent domain (DIR), are specific to Poaceae. MCJ gene family is reported to play an important role in growth, development and stress response. However, their roles in maize have not been thoroughly investigated.

resultsIn this study, eight MCJ genes in the maize genome (designated as ZmMCJs) were identified, which displayed unequal distribution across four chromosomes. Phylogenetic relationships between the ZmMCJs were evident through the identification of highly conserved motifs and gene structures. Analysis of transcriptome data revealed distinct expression patterns among the ZmMCJ genes, leading to their classification into four different modules, which were subsequently validated using RT-qPCR. Protein structures of the same module are found to be relatively similar. Subcellular localization experiments indicated that the ZmMCJs are mainly located on the cell membrane. Additionally, hemagglutination and inhibition experiments show that only part of the ZmMCJs protein has lectin activity, which is mediated by the JRL structure, and belongs to the mannose-binding type. The cis-acting elements in the promoter region of ZmMCJ genes predicted their involvement response to phytohormones, such as abscisic acid and jasmonic acid. This suggests that ZmMCJ genes may play a significant role in both biotic and abiotic stress responses.

conclusionsOverall, this study adds new insights into our understanding of the gene-protein architecture, evolutionary characteristics, expression profiles, and potential functions of MCJ genes in maize.

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Gene Expression Regulation, PlantGenes, PlantZea maysChimeraChromosomesGenome, PlantPhylogenyPlant ProteinsPolymerase Chain ReactionPlant ProteinsAgglutination activityJacalin and dirigent proteinsMaizePhylogenetic analysisSubcellular localization

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