Expression and function of HD2-type histone deacetylases in Arabidopsis development
Journal
Plant Journal
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
5
Pages
715-724
Date Issued
2004
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Abstract
HD2 (histone deacetylase) proteins are plant-specific histone deacetylases (HDACs). The Arabidopsis genome contains four HD2 genes, namely HD2A, HD2B, HD2C, and HD2D. We have previously demonstrated that HD2A, HD2B, and HD2C can repress transcription directly by targeting to promoters in planta. Here, we show that the N-terminal conserved motif (EFWG) and histidine 25 (H25), a potential catalytic residue, were important for the gene repression activity of HD2A. In situ hybridization indicated that HD2A, HD2B, and HD2C were expressed in ovules, embryos, shoot apical meristems, and primary leaves. Furthermore, all three genes were strongly induced during the process of somatic embryogenesis. HD2D mRNA was only detected in the stems and flowers with young siliques and may have adopted different functions. Using green fluorescent protein (GFP) fusions, we demonstrated that HD2A, HD2B, and HD2C accumulated in the nuclei of Arabidopsis cells. Overexpression of 35S
Subjects
Arabidopsis
Development
Gene repression
HD2
Histone deacetylase
Type
journal article
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