Genetic Screening of Factors in the Plant Protein Secretion

Haoyu Wen, Yaoyao Li, Qiong Zhao

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Abstract

The endomembrane system in plants is composed of interconnected membrane organelles that contribute to intracellular structure and function. These organelles include the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus, vacuole, trans-Golgi network, and prevacuolar compartment or multivesicular body. Through vesicle-mediated transport, secreted proteins are synthesized in the ER and subsequently transported along the secretory pathway to the vacuole or outside of cells to fulfill specialized functions. Genetic screening is a crucial method for studying plant protein secretion. It entails identifying phenotypic differences resulting from genetic mutations, such as ethyl methanesulfonate, T-DNA insertion, and RNAi, to investigate gene function and discover mutants with specific traits or gene functions. Significant progress has been achieved in the study of plant protein secretion through genetic screening. In this protocol, we provide a step-by-step guide to studying the protein secretion pathway using a genetic screen approach. We use the example of the free 1 suppressor of Arabidopsis thaliana and oil body mutants of Marchantia polymorpha. Additionally, we offer an overview of genetic screening and briefly summarize the emerging technologies in the field of protein secretion research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages225-239
Number of pages15
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2841
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • Arabidopsis thaliana
  • Endomembrane system
  • Genetic screening
  • Marchantia polymorpha
  • Protein secretion

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