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ArticleBMC genomics2025

Identification and characterization of catalase genes involved in the response to heat stress in Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae).

Bin Wei, Yue Wang, Xuechun Liu, Pengliang Yu, Yang Liu, Jingwen Shao, Suqin Shang, Youssef Dewer

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Bin WeiCollege of Plant Protection, Biocontrol Engineering Laboratory of Crop Diseases and Pests of Gansu Province, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7407-2793
Yue WangCollege of Plant Protection, Biocontrol Engineering Laboratory of Crop Diseases and Pests of Gansu Province, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Xuechun LiuCollege of Plant Protection, Biocontrol Engineering Laboratory of Crop Diseases and Pests of Gansu Province, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Pengliang YuCollege of Plant Protection, Biocontrol Engineering Laboratory of Crop Diseases and Pests of Gansu Province, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Yang LiuCollege of Plant Protection, Biocontrol Engineering Laboratory of Crop Diseases and Pests of Gansu Province, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Jingwen ShaoCollege of Plant Protection, Biocontrol Engineering Laboratory of Crop Diseases and Pests of Gansu Province, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Suqin ShangCollege of Plant Protection, Biocontrol Engineering Laboratory of Crop Diseases and Pests of Gansu Province, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China. shangsq@gsau.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9376-0735
Youssef DewerPhytotoxicity Research Department, Central Agricultural Pesticide Laboratory, Agricultural Research Center, 7 Nadi El-Seid Street, Dokki, Giza, 12618, Egypt. dewer72@yahoo.com.

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Fund of Disciplinary key team construction for Agricultural insect and pest control of Plant Protection College of Gansu Agricultural University GSAU-XKJS-2023Gansu Youth Science and Technology Fund Program of Gansu Province 25JRRK003Livelihood Plan of Gansu Province - Special topic of Rural Revitalization of Gansu Province 21CX6NK253Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Gansu Agricultural University 202513032Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Gansu Province S202410733010
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Abstract

backgroundAs global temperatures rise, organisms must adapt to heat stress to survive. Heat stress induces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can damage cells and increase mortality. Catalase (CAT), an antioxidant enzyme, mitigates this damage by breaking down hydrogen peroxide, a major ROS.

resultsIn this study, we identified and characterized two catalase genes, TuCAT1 and TuCAT2, from the transcriptome of Tetranychus urticae, a pest species known for its resilient to environmental stress. Sequence analysis showed that both CAT proteins are highly conserved across arthropods, with TuCAT1 and TuCAT2 closely related to the CAT protein of Panonychus citri. Under heat stress, TuCAT1 gene expression was significantly upregulated, while TuCAT2 was down-regulated, indicating a complex regulatory response. RNA interference (RNAi) silencing of TuCAT1 enhanced superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activity but decreased survival under heat stress.

conclusionThese findings deepen our understanding of catalase’s role in heat tolerance in T. urticae and guiding pest management strategies in the context of climate change.

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CatalaseHeat-Shock ResponseTetranychidaeAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsPhylogenyRNA InterferenceCatalaseCatalaseHeat stressRNA interferenceTetranychus urticae

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