| In situ molecular identification of the plastid omega3 fatty acid desaturase FAD7 from soybean: evidence of thylakoid membrane localization. | |
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PMID: 17951449 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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omega3 fatty acid desaturases are the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of trienoic fatty acids in plants. These enzymes have been mainly investigated using molecular, biochemical, and genetic approaches but very little is known about their subcellular distribution in plant cells. In this work, the precise subcellular localization of the omega3 desaturase FAD7 was elucidated by immunofluorescence and immunogold labeling using a monospecific GmFAD7 polyclonal antibody in soybean (Glycine max) photoautotrophic cell suspension cultures. Confocal analysis revealed the localization of the GmFAD7 protein within the chloroplast; i.e. signals from FAD7 and chlorophyll autofluorescence showed specific colocalization. Immunogold labeling was pursued on cryofixed and freeze-substituted samples for convenient preservation of antigenicity and ultrastructure of membrane subcompartments. Our data revealed that the FAD7 protein was preferentially localized in the thylakoid membranes. Biochemical fractionation of purified chloroplasts and western analysis of the subfractions further confirmed these results. These findings suggest that not only the envelope, but also the thylakoid membranes could be sites of lipid desaturation in higher plants. |
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Authors:
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Vanesa Andreu; Raquel Collados; Pilar S Testillano; María Del Carmen Risueño; Rafael Picorel; Miguel Alfonso |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2007-10-19 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plant physiology Volume: 145 ISSN: 0032-0889 ISO Abbreviation: Plant Physiol. Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-12-06 Completed Date: 2008-03-31 Revised Date: 2010-09-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401224 Medline TA: Plant Physiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1336-44 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Plant Nutrition, Estación Experimental de Aula Dei, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 50059 Zaragoza, Spain. |
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Adaptation, Physiological Fatty Acid Desaturases / metabolism* Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / biosynthesis* Fluorescent Antibody Technique Immunohistochemistry Soybeans / enzymology*, physiology, ultrastructure Thylakoids / enzymology*, physiology, ultrastructure |
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0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3; EC 1.14.19.-/Fatty Acid Desaturases |
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