Direct interaction with ACR11 is necessary for post-transcriptional control of GLU1-encoded ferredoxin-dependent glutamate synthase in leaves

Sci Rep. 2016 Jul 14:6:29668. doi: 10.1038/srep29668.

Abstract

Because it plays an essential role in nitrogen (N) assimilation and photorespiration, the glutamine synthetase (GS)/glutamate synthase (GOGAT) system is widely accepted as occupying a central position in leaf N metabolism. However, the regulation of GOGAT at the post-transcriptional level is poorly understood. Here, we show that ACR11, an ACT (acronym for aspartate kinase, chorismate mutase, and TyrA) domain-containing family protein, interacts with Glu1-encoded ferredoxin (Fd)-GOGAT in Arabidopsis chloroplasts. In addition, Arabidopsis acr11 mutants have lost the capability to control Fd-GOGAT levels in response to light/dark diurnal cycles, nitrogen inputs, and changes in photorespiratory activity. Considering that ACR11 has putative glutamine-binding domains, our results indicate that ACR11 is necessary for post-transcriptional control of leaf Glu1-encoded Fd-GOGAT. This regulation takes place through direct interaction of ACR11 and Fd-GOGAT, possibly in an allosteric manner.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Oxidoreductases / genetics*
  • Amino Acid Oxidoreductases / metabolism*
  • Arabidopsis / genetics
  • Arabidopsis / metabolism
  • Arabidopsis Proteins / metabolism*
  • Chloroplasts / genetics
  • Chloroplasts / metabolism
  • Ferredoxins / metabolism*
  • Nitrogen / metabolism
  • Plant Leaves / metabolism*
  • RNA Nucleotidyltransferases / metabolism*
  • RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional / genetics*

Substances

  • Arabidopsis Proteins
  • Ferredoxins
  • Amino Acid Oxidoreductases
  • glutamate synthase (ferredoxin)
  • ACR11 protein, Arabidopsis
  • RNA Nucleotidyltransferases
  • Nitrogen