Transcriptional regulation of bHLH during plant response to stress

Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2018 Sep 5;503(2):397-401. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.07.123. Epub 2018 Jul 27.

Abstract

Basic helix-loop-helix protein (bHLH) is the most extensive class of transcription factors in eukaryotes, which can regulate gene expression through interaction with specific motif in target genes. bHLH transcription factor is not only universally involved in plant growth and metabolism, including photomorphogenesis, light signal transduction and secondary metabolism, but also plays an important role in plant response to stress. In this review, we discuss the role of bHLH in plants in response to stresses such as drought, salt and cold stress. To provide a strong evidence for the important role of bHLH in plant stress response, in order to provide new ideas and targets for the prevention and treatment of plant stress resistance.

Keywords: Plant; Stress response; Transcriptional regulation; bHLH.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors / genetics*
  • Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Plant*
  • Plant Physiological Phenomena*
  • Plant Proteins / genetics*
  • Plant Proteins / metabolism
  • Plants / genetics*
  • Plants / metabolism
  • Stress, Physiological*
  • Transcriptional Activation*

Substances

  • Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors
  • Plant Proteins