2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Molecular analysis of plant genes involved in the maintenance of cell fate
| Project/Area Number |
22570038
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Plant molecular biology/Plant physiology
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| Research Institution | Nagoya University |
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Principal Investigator |
UEGUCHI Chiharu 名古屋大学, 生物機能開発利用研究センター, 准教授 (20232738)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2012
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| Keywords | 植物ホルモン / 成長生理 / 全能性 |
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| Research Abstract |
It is essential for plant growth and development to maintain the undifferentiated state of stem cells and the cell fate of differentiating cells. We identified a novel gene required for maintenance of undifferentiated state of stem cells through the reduction of DNA damage. We also found that the known gene has a novel function for proper progression of cell differentiation process. These results, thus, suggested novel mechanisms for the maintenance of plant cell fate.
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