MADS-domain transcription factors and the floral quartet model of flower development: linking plant development and evolution
The floral quartet model of floral organ specification poses that different tetramers of MIKC-
type MADS-domain transcription factors control gene expression and hence the identity of …
type MADS-domain transcription factors control gene expression and hence the identity of …
Molecular mechanisms of floral organ specification by MADS domain proteins
Highlights•Floral organ identities are specified by master-regulatory homeotic MADS
proteins.•MADS proteins coordinate development via partially overlapping sets of target …
proteins.•MADS proteins coordinate development via partially overlapping sets of target …
The 'ABC'of MADS domain protein behaviour and interactions
Development of eudicot flowers is under tight developmental control by genes belonging to
the MADS box transcription factor family, as is nicely represented by the well-known ABC …
the MADS box transcription factor family, as is nicely represented by the well-known ABC …
MADS-box genes and floral development: the dark side
K Heijmans, P Morel… - Journal of experimental …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
The origin of the flower during evolution has been a crucial step in further facilitating plants
to colonize a wide range of different niches on our planet. The> 250 000 species of flowering …
to colonize a wide range of different niches on our planet. The> 250 000 species of flowering …
Characterization of MADS-domain transcription factor complexes in Arabidopsis flower development
Floral organs are specified by the combinatorial action of MADS-domain transcription
factors, yet the mechanisms by which MADS-domain proteins activate or repress the …
factors, yet the mechanisms by which MADS-domain proteins activate or repress the …
Comprehensive interaction map of the Arabidopsis MADS box transcription factors
S de Folter, RGH Immink, M Kieffer, L Parenicova… - The Plant …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Interactions between proteins are essential for their functioning and the biological processes
they control. The elucidation of interaction maps based on yeast studies is a first step toward …
they control. The elucidation of interaction maps based on yeast studies is a first step toward …
SEPALLATA3: the'glue'for MADS box transcription factor complex formation
RGH Immink, IAN Tonaco, S de Folter, A Shchennikova… - Genome biology, 2009 - Springer
Background Plant MADS box proteins play important roles in a plethora of developmental
processes. In order to regulate specific sets of target genes, MADS box proteins dimerize …
processes. In order to regulate specific sets of target genes, MADS box proteins dimerize …
MADS: the missing link between identity and growth?
Size and shape are intrinsic characteristics of any given plant organ and, therefore, are
inherently connected with its identity. How the connection between identity and growth is …
inherently connected with its identity. How the connection between identity and growth is …
Target Genes of the MADS Transcription Factor SEPALLATA3: Integration of Developmental and Hormonal Pathways in the Arabidopsis Flower
The molecular mechanisms by which floral homeotic genes act as major developmental
switches to specify the identity of floral organs are still largely unknown. Floral homeotic …
switches to specify the identity of floral organs are still largely unknown. Floral homeotic …
The intervening domain is required for DNA-binding and functional identity of plant MADS transcription factors
X Lai, R Vega-Léon, V Hugouvieux… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The MADS transcription factors (TF) are an ancient eukaryotic protein family. In plants, the
family is divided into two main lineages. Here, we demonstrate that DNA binding in both …
family is divided into two main lineages. Here, we demonstrate that DNA binding in both …