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| Publication Type | J |
| Authors | Rivoal, J. and A. D. Hanson |
| Title | Choline-O-sulfate biosynthesis in plants. Identification and partial characterization of a salinity-inducible choline sulfotransferase from species of Limonium (Plumbaginaceae) |
| Source | Plant Physiology |
| Author Keywords | BOMBARDMENT MASS-SPECTROMETRY/ SALT TOLERANCE/ BETAINE/ SPINACH/ PURIFICATION/ CHLOROPLASTS/ TOBACCO/ STRESS |
| Abstract | Choline-O-sulfate is a compatible osmolyte accumulated under saline conditions by members of the halophytic genus Limonium and other Plumbaginaceae. A choline sulfotransferase (EC 2.8.2.6) responsible for the formation of choline-O-sulfate was characterized in Limonium species. A simple radiometric assay was developed in which [C-14]choline was used as substrate, and the h [C-14]choline-O-sulfate product was isolated by ion-exchange chromatography. The choline sulfotransferase activity was soluble, required 3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate as the sulfate donor, and showed a pH optimum at 9.0. Apparent K-m values were 25 mu M for choline and 5.5 mu M for 3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate. Choline sulfotransferase activity was detected in various Limonium species but was very low or absent from species that do not accumulate choline-O-sulfate. In roots and leaves of Limonium perezii, the activity was increased at least 4-fold by salinization with 40% (v/v) artificial sea water. Choline sulfotransferase activity was also induced in cell cultures of L. perezii following salt shock with 20% (v/v) artificial sea water or osmotic shock with 19% (w/v) polyethylene glycol 6000. Labeling experiments with [C-14]choline confirmed that the enzyme induced in cell cultures was active in vivo. |
| ISSN | 0032-0889 |
| ISBN | 0032-0889 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Volume | 106 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Beginning Page | 1187-1193 |
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