依赖叶黄素循环的热耗散是一种主要防御光破坏的机制。参与叶黄素循环的酶是紫黄质脱环氧化酶和玉米黄质环氧化酶 ,紫黄质脱环氧化酶已分离纯化 ,其 c DNA已被克隆 ,其活性主要受跨类囊体膜的 p H梯度和抗坏血酸浓度的调节 ;玉米黄质环...依赖叶黄素循环的热耗散是一种主要防御光破坏的机制。参与叶黄素循环的酶是紫黄质脱环氧化酶和玉米黄质环氧化酶 ,紫黄质脱环氧化酶已分离纯化 ,其 c DNA已被克隆 ,其活性主要受跨类囊体膜的 p H梯度和抗坏血酸浓度的调节 ;玉米黄质环氧化酶还没有被分离出来 ,但其 c DNA也已被克隆 ;其活性主要与NADPH的浓度、O2 及光等有关。展开更多
Violaxanthin de-epoxidase (VDE) is the key enzyme in the xanthophyll cycle and protects plant photosynthetic apparatus from the damage of excessive light. A wheat (Triticum aestivum L cv. Xiaoyan 54) VDE cDNA was obta...Violaxanthin de-epoxidase (VDE) is the key enzyme in the xanthophyll cycle and protects plant photosynthetic apparatus from the damage of excessive light. A wheat (Triticum aestivum L cv. Xiaoyan 54) VDE cDNA was obtained using RT-PCR method. Its deduced protein sequence shares high identity with that of Arabidopsis and rice. Southern blot revealed that there are three copies of VDE gene per haploid genome of wheat. VDE transcript levels were higher in green leaf than in root, seed and etiolated leaf. Northern blotting analysis indicated that VDE mRNA level is induced during greening process of etiolated wheat seedling and increased by intense light illumination.展开更多
When plants absorb more light than that can be used for photosynthesis, the excessive energy can cause photoinhibition and even photooxidation of photosynthetic apparatus. Xanthophyll cycle-dependent photo-protection ...When plants absorb more light than that can be used for photosynthesis, the excessive energy can cause photoinhibition and even photooxidation of photosynthetic apparatus. Xanthophyll cycle-dependent photo-protection is believed to be the main mechanism for plants to deal with excessive light energy. This review focuses on molecular biological aspects and regulations of violaxanthin de-epoxidase and zeaxanthin epoxidase involved in xanthophyll cycle. We will summarize the functions of xanthophyll cycle, especially recent advances in its thermal dissipation mechanism of photoprotection. Some interesting issues deserving further study will be discussed.展开更多
To explore the differences of sensitivities to chilling and strong light in indica and japonica rice (Oryza sativa L), the changes in unsaturation of thylakoid membrane lipids and xanthophyll cycle were studied under ...To explore the differences of sensitivities to chilling and strong light in indica and japonica rice (Oryza sativa L), the changes in unsaturation of thylakoid membrane lipids and xanthophyll cycle were studied under chilling condition and strong light. The contents of unsaturated fatty acids of thylakoid membrane lipids decreased and that of the saturated ones increased with the time of chilling and strong light treatment, resulting in the reduction of the index of unsaturation of fatty acids (IUFA). The activity of violaxanthin deepoxidase (VDE), a key enzyme of xanthophyll cycle, also reduced. The content of violaxanthin (V) increased, and the contents of antheraxanthin (A) and zeaxanthin M decreased, the ratio of (A+Z)/ (A+Z+V) decreased correspondingly. Arrhenius analysis showed that VDE was sensitive to both chilling and unsaturation level of thylakoid membrane lipids. Correlation analysis showed that there was distinctly positive relationships between IUFA of thylakoid membrane lipids and the activity of VDE, Fv/Fm, and D, protein content. Lower IUFA values, less fluidity and stability of thylakoid membrane lipids, lower VDE activity and (A+Z)/(A+Z+V) ratio were found in indica rice cv. Shanyou 63 than in japonica rice cv. 9516 under chilling and strong light.展开更多
Light is a fundamental source of energy but is also potentially harmful to organisms. Plants have evolved a variety of regulatory mechanisms to respond to the naturally varying light conditions. Xanthophyll cycle is n...Light is a fundamental source of energy but is also potentially harmful to organisms. Plants have evolved a variety of regulatory mechanisms to respond to the naturally varying light conditions. Xanthophyll cycle is now recognized as a key regulator and photoprotective mechanism found ubiquitously in plants. Xanthophyll cycle has multiple functions, such as thermal dissipation, protection against oxidative stress caused by light, modulation of the structure of thylakoid membrane, involving in blue light signal transduction and regulating the synthesis ofABA （Abscisic acid）. VDE （Violaxanth de-epoxidase） and ZE （zeaxanth epoxidase）, are involved in xanthophyll cycle. This paper outlined the functions of xanthophylls cycle and its relative enzymes.展开更多
文摘依赖叶黄素循环的热耗散是一种主要防御光破坏的机制。参与叶黄素循环的酶是紫黄质脱环氧化酶和玉米黄质环氧化酶 ,紫黄质脱环氧化酶已分离纯化 ,其 c DNA已被克隆 ,其活性主要受跨类囊体膜的 p H梯度和抗坏血酸浓度的调节 ;玉米黄质环氧化酶还没有被分离出来 ,但其 c DNA也已被克隆 ;其活性主要与NADPH的浓度、O2 及光等有关。
文摘Violaxanthin de-epoxidase (VDE) is the key enzyme in the xanthophyll cycle and protects plant photosynthetic apparatus from the damage of excessive light. A wheat (Triticum aestivum L cv. Xiaoyan 54) VDE cDNA was obtained using RT-PCR method. Its deduced protein sequence shares high identity with that of Arabidopsis and rice. Southern blot revealed that there are three copies of VDE gene per haploid genome of wheat. VDE transcript levels were higher in green leaf than in root, seed and etiolated leaf. Northern blotting analysis indicated that VDE mRNA level is induced during greening process of etiolated wheat seedling and increased by intense light illumination.
文摘When plants absorb more light than that can be used for photosynthesis, the excessive energy can cause photoinhibition and even photooxidation of photosynthetic apparatus. Xanthophyll cycle-dependent photo-protection is believed to be the main mechanism for plants to deal with excessive light energy. This review focuses on molecular biological aspects and regulations of violaxanthin de-epoxidase and zeaxanthin epoxidase involved in xanthophyll cycle. We will summarize the functions of xanthophyll cycle, especially recent advances in its thermal dissipation mechanism of photoprotection. Some interesting issues deserving further study will be discussed.
文摘To explore the differences of sensitivities to chilling and strong light in indica and japonica rice (Oryza sativa L), the changes in unsaturation of thylakoid membrane lipids and xanthophyll cycle were studied under chilling condition and strong light. The contents of unsaturated fatty acids of thylakoid membrane lipids decreased and that of the saturated ones increased with the time of chilling and strong light treatment, resulting in the reduction of the index of unsaturation of fatty acids (IUFA). The activity of violaxanthin deepoxidase (VDE), a key enzyme of xanthophyll cycle, also reduced. The content of violaxanthin (V) increased, and the contents of antheraxanthin (A) and zeaxanthin M decreased, the ratio of (A+Z)/ (A+Z+V) decreased correspondingly. Arrhenius analysis showed that VDE was sensitive to both chilling and unsaturation level of thylakoid membrane lipids. Correlation analysis showed that there was distinctly positive relationships between IUFA of thylakoid membrane lipids and the activity of VDE, Fv/Fm, and D, protein content. Lower IUFA values, less fluidity and stability of thylakoid membrane lipids, lower VDE activity and (A+Z)/(A+Z+V) ratio were found in indica rice cv. Shanyou 63 than in japonica rice cv. 9516 under chilling and strong light.
文摘Light is a fundamental source of energy but is also potentially harmful to organisms. Plants have evolved a variety of regulatory mechanisms to respond to the naturally varying light conditions. Xanthophyll cycle is now recognized as a key regulator and photoprotective mechanism found ubiquitously in plants. Xanthophyll cycle has multiple functions, such as thermal dissipation, protection against oxidative stress caused by light, modulation of the structure of thylakoid membrane, involving in blue light signal transduction and regulating the synthesis ofABA （Abscisic acid）. VDE （Violaxanth de-epoxidase） and ZE （zeaxanth epoxidase）, are involved in xanthophyll cycle. This paper outlined the functions of xanthophylls cycle and its relative enzymes.
