Glutathione S-Transferase Genes Involved in Response to Short-Term Heat Stress in <i>Tetranychus urticae</i> (Koch)
<i>Tetranychus urticae</i>, a globally ubiquitous mite, poses a significant threat to agriculture. Elevated temperatures exacerbate the growth, development, and reproduction of <i>T</i>. <i>urticae</i>, leading to substantial crop damage. In this study, we employe...
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2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <i>Tetranychus urticae</i>, a globally ubiquitous mite, poses a significant threat to agriculture. Elevated temperatures exacerbate the growth, development, and reproduction of <i>T</i>. <i>urticae</i>, leading to substantial crop damage. In this study, we employed comparative transcriptomic approaches with whole-genome information of <i>T. urticae</i> to identify six Glutathione S-transferase genes (GSTs) implicated in heat stress response. Through comprehensive bioinformatics analyses, we elucidated the tertiary structure and active sites of the corresponding proteins, providing a thorough characterization of these GST genes. Furthermore, we investigated the expression patterns of these six GST genes under short-term heat shock conditions. Our findings unveiled the involvement of <i>T. urticae</i> GST genes in combating oxidative stress induced by heat, underscoring their role in antioxidant defense mechanisms. This study contributes valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the response of <i>T. urticae</i> to heat stress, laying a foundation for the development of strategies aimed at mitigating its impact in high-temperature environments. |
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| Item Description: | 10.3390/antiox13040442 2076-3921 |