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The GATA transcription factors GLN3 and GAT1 link TOR to salt stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Crespo, J. L. and Daicho, K. and Ushimaru, T. and Hall, M. N.. (2001) The GATA transcription factors GLN3 and GAT1 link TOR to salt stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 276 (37). pp. 34441-34444.

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Abstract

One of the most recent functions assigned to the TOR signaling pathway in yeast is the coordination of the transcription of genes involved in nutrient utilization. Here we show that transcription of ENA1, a gene encoding a lithium and sodium ion transporter essential for salt tolerance in yeast, is controlled by the TOR signaling pathway. First, ENA1 expression is strongly induced under TOR-inactivating conditions. Second, the absence of the TOR-controlled GATA transcription factors GLN3 and GAT1 results in reduced basal and salt-induced expression of ENA1. Third, a gln3 gat1 mutant displays a pronounced sensitivity to high concentrations of lithium and sodium. Fourth, TOR1, similar to ENA1, is required for growth under saline stress conditions. In summary, our results suggest that TOR plays a role in the general response to saline stress by regulating the transcription of ENA1 via GLN3 and GAT1.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Growth & Development > Biochemistry (Hall)
UniBasel Contributors:Hall, Michael N.
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ISSN:0021-9258
e-ISSN:1083-351X
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Language:English
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