Global transcriptional and circadian regulation in a halotolerant cyanobacterium Halothece sp. PCC7418

Rungaroon Waditee-Sirisattha, Hiroshi Ito, Hakuto Kageyama

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Abstract

Substantial evidence has been accumulated about the molecular basis underlying halotolerance; however, insights into the regulatory networks for relevant genes and mechanisms of their interplay remain elusive. Here, we present a comprehensive transcriptome investigation, using RNA sequencing, of specific metabolic pathways and networks in a halotolerant cyanobacterium, Halothece sp. PCC7418, including the circadian rhythm profile. Dissecting the transcriptome presented the intracellular regulation of gene expressions, which was linked with ion homeostasis, protein homeostasis, biosynthesis of compatible solutes, and signal transduction, for adaptations to high-salinity environments. The efficient production and distribution of energy were also implicated in this acclimation process. Furthermore, we found that high-salinity environments had a dramatic effect on the global transcriptional expression regulated by the circadian clock. Our findings can provide a comprehensive transcriptome for elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying halotolerance in cyanobacteria.

Original languageEnglish
Article number13190
JournalScientific reports
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022

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