Insights into the novel members of the FAD2 gene family involved in high-oleate fluxes in peanut

Genome ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (8) ◽  
pp. 375-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Wang ◽  
Xingguo Zhang ◽  
Yongli Zhao ◽  
C.S. Prakash ◽  
Guohao He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Gene Networks ◽  
Genetic Manipulation ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturase ◽  
Sequence Comparisons ◽  
Developing Seeds ◽  
Fad2 Gene

The FAD2 gene family is functionally responsible for the conversion of oleic acid to linoleic acid in oilseed plants. Multiple members of the FAD gene are known to occur in several oilseed species. In this study, six novel full-length cDNA sequences (named as AhFAD2-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, and -6) were identified in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), an analysis of which revealed open reading frames of 379, 383, 394, or 442 amino acids. Sequence comparisons showed that AhFAD2-1 and AhFAD2-2 shared 76% identity, while AhFAD2-2, -3, and -4 displayed highly significant homology. There was only 27% identity overlap between the microsomal ω-6 fatty acid desaturase and the chloroplast ω-6 fatty acid desaturase encoded by AhFAD2-1, -2, -3, -4, and AhFAD2-5, -6, respectively. The phylogeny tree of FAD2 transcripts showed five major groups, and AhFAD2-1 was clearly separated from other groups. Analysis of AhFAD2-1 and AhFAD2-2 transcript distribution in different peanut tissues showed that the AhFAD2-1 gene showed upward of a 70-fold increase in expression of fatty acid than the AhFAD2-2 gene in peanut developing seeds, while the AhFAD2-2 gene expressed most abundantly in peanut flowers. Because the AhFAD2-1 gene played a major role in the conversion of oleic to linoleic acid during seed development, the identification of this novel member in this study would facilitate the further genetic manipulation of peanut oil quality. The implications of overall results also suggest that there may be more candidate genes controlling levels of oleate acid in developing seeds. Results also may be due to the presence of complex gene networks controlling the fluxes between the endoplasmic reticulum and the chloroplast within the peanut cells.

scholarly journals Cloning and Functional Analysis of the FAD2 Gene Family from Desert Shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiumei Miao ◽  
lijing zhang ◽  
Xiaowei Hu ◽  
Shuzhen Nan ◽  
Xiaolong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Desert Shrub ◽  
Fad2 Gene ◽  
Artemisia Sphaerocephala

Abstract Background: Linoleic acid is an important polyunsaturated fatty acid, required for all eukaryotes. Microsomal delta-12 (Δ12) oleate desaturase (FAD2) is a key enzyme for linoleic acid biosynthesis. Desert shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala is rich in linoleic acid, it has a large FAD2 gene family with twenty-six members. The objective of this work is to study the difference and potentially functionality of AsFAD2 family members. Results: Full-length cDNAs of twenty-one AsFAD2 genes were obtained from A. sphaerocephala. The putative polypeptides encoded by AsFAD2 family genes showed a high level of sequence similarity and were relatively conserved during evolution. The motif composition was relatively conservative. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis revealed that the AsFAD2-1 gene was strongly expressed in developing seeds, which may be closely associated with the high accumulating ability of linoleic acid in A. sphaerocephala seeds. Although different AsFAD2 family members showed diverse response to salt stress, the overall mRNA levels of the AsFAD2 family genes was stable, suggesting that the AsFAD2 family may play an important role in the adaptation of A. sphaerocephala to the harsh desert environment. Transient expression of AsFAD2 genes in the Nicotiana benthamiana leaves revealed that the encoded proteins were all located in the endoplasmic reticulum. Heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae suggested that only three AsFAD2 enzymes, AsFAD2-1, -10, and -23, were Δ12 oleate desaturases, which could convert oleic acid to linoleic acid, whereas AsFAD2-1 and AsFAD2-10 could also produce palmitolinoleic acid. Conclusions: This research reported the cloning, expression studies, subcellular localization and functional identification of the large AsFAD2 gene family. These results should be helpful in understanding of fatty acid biosynthesis in A. sphaerocephala, and can be applied in the study of plant fatty acids traits.

scholarly journals Improved soybean oil quality by targeted mutagenesis of the fatty acid desaturase 2 gene family

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 934-940 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Haun ◽  
Andrew Coffman ◽  
Benjamin M. Clasen ◽  
Zachary L. Demorest ◽  
Anita Lowy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Soybean Oil ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturase ◽  
Targeted Mutagenesis ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturase 2

Isolation and characterization of the omega-6 fatty acid desaturase (FAD2) gene family in the allohexaploid oil seed crop Crambe abyssinica Hochst

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 517-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihua Cheng ◽  
E. M. J. Salentijn ◽  
Bangquan Huang ◽  
F. A. Krens ◽  
A. C. Dechesne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturase ◽  
Crambe Abyssinica ◽  
Seed Crop ◽  
Oil Seed ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Omega 6 ◽  
Fad2 Gene

scholarly journals Cloning and Functional Analysis of the FAD2 Gene Family from Desert Shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiumei Miao ◽  
lijing zhang ◽  
Xiaowei Hu ◽  
Shuzhen Nan ◽  
Xiaolong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Desert Shrub ◽  
Fad2 Gene ◽  
Artemisia Sphaerocephala

Abstract Background: Linoleic acid is an important polyunsaturated fatty acid, required for all eukaryotes. Microsomal delta-12 (Δ12) oleate desaturase (FAD2) is a key enzyme for linoleic acid biosynthesis. Desert shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala is rich in linoleic acid, it has a large FAD2 gene family with twenty-six members. The aim of this work is to unveil the difference and potentially functionality of AsFAD2 family members. Results: Full-length cDNAs of twenty-one AsFAD2 genes were obtained from A. sphaerocephala. The putative polypeptides encoded by AsFAD2 family genes showed a high level of sequence similarity and were relatively conserved during evolution. The motif composition was also relatively conservative. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis revealed that the AsFAD2-1 gene was strongly expressed in developing seeds, which may be closely associated with the high accumulating ability of linoleic acid in A. sphaerocephala seeds. Although different AsFAD2 family members showed diverse response to salt stress, the overall mRNA levels of the AsFAD2 family genes was stable. Transient expression of AsFAD2 genes in the Nicotiana benthamiana leaves revealed that the encoded proteins were all located in the endoplasmic reticulum. Heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae suggested that only three AsFAD2 enzymes, AsFAD2-1, -10, and -23, were Δ12 oleate desaturases, which could convert oleic acid to linoleic acid, whereas AsFAD2-1 and AsFAD2-10 could also produce palmitolinoleic acid. Conclusions: This research reported the cloning, expression studies, subcellular localization and functional identification of the large AsFAD2 gene family. These results should be helpful in understanding fatty acid biosynthesis in A. sphaerocephala, and has the potential to be applied in the study of plant fatty acids traits.

scholarly journals Cloning and Functional Analysis of the FAD2 Gene Family from Desert Shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiumei Miao ◽  
lijing zhang ◽  
Xiaowei Hu ◽  
Shuzhen Nan ◽  
Xiaolong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Desert Shrub ◽  
Fad2 Gene ◽  
Artemisia Sphaerocephala

Abstract Background: Linoleic acid is an important polyunsaturated fatty acid, required for all eukaryotes. Microsomal delta-12 (Δ12) oleate desaturase (FAD2) is a key enzyme for linoleic acid biosynthesis. Desert shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala is rich in linoleic acid, it has a large FAD2 gene family with twenty-six members. The aim of this work is to unveil the difference and potentially functionality of AsFAD2 family members. Results: Full-length cDNAs of twenty-one AsFAD2 genes were obtained from A. sphaerocephala. The putative polypeptides encoded by AsFAD2 family genes showed a high level of sequence similarity and were relatively conserved during evolution. The motif composition was also relatively conservative. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis revealed that the AsFAD2-1 gene was strongly expressed in developing seeds, which may be closely associated with the high accumulating ability of linoleic acid in A. sphaerocephala seeds. Although different AsFAD2 family members showed diverse response to salt stress, the overall mRNA levels of the AsFAD2 family genes was stable. Transient expression of AsFAD2 genes in the Nicotiana benthamiana leaves revealed that the encoded proteins were all located in the endoplasmic reticulum. Heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae suggested that only three AsFAD2 enzymes, AsFAD2-1, -10, and -23, were Δ12 oleate desaturases, which could convert oleic acid to linoleic acid, whereas AsFAD2-1 and AsFAD2-10 could also produce palmitolinoleic acid. Conclusions: This research reported the cloning, expression studies, subcellular localization and functional identification of the large AsFAD2 gene family. These results should be helpful in understanding fatty acid biosynthesis in A. sphaerocephala, and has the potential to be applied in the study of plant fatty acids traits.

scholarly journals Cloning and functional analysis of the FAD2 gene family from desert shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiumei Miao ◽  
Lijing Zhang ◽  
Xiaowei Hu ◽  
Shuzhen Nan ◽  
Xiaolong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Fatty Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Desert Shrub ◽  
Artemisia Sphaerocephala

Abstract Background Linoleic acid is an important polyunsaturated fatty acid, required for all eukaryotes. Microsomal delta-12 (Δ12) oleate desaturase (FAD2) is a key enzyme for linoleic acid biosynthesis. Desert shrub Artemisia sphaerocephala is rich in linoleic acid, it has a large FAD2 gene family with twenty-six members. The aim of this work is to unveil the difference and potentially functionality of AsFAD2 family members. Results Full-length cDNAs of twenty-one AsFAD2 genes were obtained from A. sphaerocephala. The putative polypeptides encoded by AsFAD2 family genes showed a high level of sequence similarity and were relatively conserved during evolution. The motif composition was also relatively conservative. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis revealed that the AsFAD2–1 gene was strongly expressed in developing seeds, which may be closely associated with the high accumulating ability of linoleic acid in A. sphaerocephala seeds. Although different AsFAD2 family members showed diverse response to salt stress, the overall mRNA levels of the AsFAD2 family genes was stable. Transient expression of AsFAD2 genes in the Nicotiana benthamiana leaves revealed that the encoded proteins were all located in the endoplasmic reticulum. Heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae suggested that only three AsFAD2 enzymes, AsFAD2–1, − 10, and − 23, were Δ12 oleate desaturases, which could convert oleic acid to linoleic acid, whereas AsFAD2–1 and AsFAD2–10 could also produce palmitolinoleic acid. Conclusions This research reported the cloning, expression studies, subcellular localization and functional identification of the large AsFAD2 gene family. These results should be helpful in understanding fatty acid biosynthesis in A. sphaerocephala, and has the potential to be applied in the study of plant fatty acids traits.

Saccharomyces kluyveri FAD3 encodes an ω3 fatty acid desaturase

Microbiology ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 150 (6) ◽  
pp. 1983-1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Oura ◽  
Susumu Kajiwara
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Functional Characterization ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturase ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturases ◽  
Desaturase Gene ◽  
Saccharomyces Kluyveri ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturase Gene

Fungi, like plants, are capable of producing the 18-carbon polyunsaturated fatty acids linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid. These fatty acids are synthesized by catalytic reactions of Δ12 and ω3 fatty acid desaturases. This paper describes the first cloning and functional characterization of a yeast ω3 fatty acid desaturase gene. The deduced protein encoded by the Saccharomyces kluyveri FAD3 gene (Sk-FAD3) consists of 419 amino acids, and shows 30–60 % identity with Δ12 fatty acid desaturases of several eukaryotic organisms and 29–31 % identity with ω3 fatty acid desaturases of animals and plants. During Sk-FAD3 expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, α-linolenic acid accumulated only when linoleic acid was added to the culture medium. The disruption of Sk-FAD3 led to the disappearance of α-linolenic acid in S. kluyveri. These findings suggest that Sk-FAD3 is the only ω3 fatty acid desaturase gene in this yeast. Furthermore, transcriptional expression of Sk-FAD3 appears to be regulated by low-temperature stress in a manner different from the other fatty acid desaturase genes in S. kluyveri.

Association between FADS1 rs174547 and levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: a meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Yiwei Tang ◽  
Ye Ji ◽  
Wenhui Xu ◽  
Naeem Ullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Fatty Acid Desaturase ◽  
Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Genotype Group ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Long Chain

Abstract In this study, we analysed the effects of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs174547 (T/C) in the fatty acid desaturase 1 (FADS1) gene on long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid levels. Four databases were searched to retrieve related literature with keywords such as fatty acid, SNP, FADS1, and rs174547. A meta-analysis of the data was performed using Stata12.0 software, including summary statistics, test for heterogeneity, evaluation of publication bias, subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis. The associations between rs174547 in FADS1 and seven types of fatty acids, and delta-5 (D5D) and delta-6 fatty acid desaturase (D6D) activity were assessed based on the pooled results from 11 manuscripts. A total of 3713 individuals (1529 TT and 2184 TC+CC) were included. The results demonstrated that minor C allele carriers of rs174547 had higher linoleic acid (LA; P < 0.001) and α-linolenic acid (P = 0.020) levels, lower gamma linoleic acid (GLA; P = 0.001) and arachidonic acid (P = 0.024) levels, and lower D5D (P = 0.005) and D6D (P = 0.004) activities than the TT genotype group. Stratification analysis showed that minor C allele carriers of rs174547 had higher LA and lower GLA levels and lower D6D activities in plasma (LA, P < 0.001; GLA, P < 0.001; D6D activity, P < 0.001) samples and in Asian populations (LA, P < 0.001; GLA, P = 0.001; D6D activity, P = 0.001) than the TT genotype group. In conclusion, minor C allele carriers of the SNP rs174547 were associated with decreased activity of D5D and D6D.

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