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Stress signaling in yeast

H Ruis1, C Schüller

  • 1Vienna Biocenter, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, University of Vienna, Austria.

Bioessays : News and Reviews in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Three yeast transcriptional elements (heat shock elements, stress response elements, AP-1 responsive elements) activate under stress. Each element plays distinct roles in yeast survival and response to various environmental challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Yeast Genetics
  • Stress Response Mechanisms

Background:

  • The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae employs multiple regulatory elements to respond to environmental stress.
  • Key elements include heat shock elements (HSEs), stress response elements (STREs), and AP-1 responsive elements (AREs).
  • These elements are activated by distinct stress conditions and involve specific transcription factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the distinct functions of HSEs, STREs, and AREs in yeast stress response.
  • To understand the roles of associated transcription factors like heat shock transcription factor (HSF) and Yap1p.
  • To investigate the signaling pathways, such as the HOG pathway, involved in stress response element activation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of transcriptional activation of HSEs, STREs, and AREs under various stress conditions.
  • Identification of transcription factors binding to these elements, including HSF and Yap1p.
  • Investigation of signaling pathways mediating stress response, including the HOG pathway.

Main Results:

  • HSEs bind heat shock transcription factor (HSF), crucial for growth under moderate stress.
  • STREs mediate activation by multiple stresses, important for survival under severe stress.
  • AREs bind Yap1p, primarily involved in oxidative stress and response to toxic substances like heavy metal ions.

Conclusions:

  • Yeast utilizes a sophisticated network of transcriptional control elements for stress adaptation.
  • HSEs, STREs, and AREs exhibit overlapping yet distinct functions, ensuring comprehensive stress management.
  • Understanding these elements provides insights into yeast resilience and cellular defense mechanisms against environmental challenges.

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