Leveraging natural variation in the Saccharomyces cerevisiae stress response to understand lignocellulosic hydrolysate toxicity
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ABSTRACT: Here, we explored natural variation in stress tolerance and in transcriptomic responses to synthetic hydrolysate, mimicking chemically pretreated plant material, to dissect the physiological effects hydrolysate components. Using six different Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains that together maximized phenotypic and genetic diversity, we explored transcriptomic differences between resistant and sensitive strains. We identified both common and strain-specific responses. Comparing responses of resistant and sensitive strains provided insights about primary cellular targets of hydrolysate toxins, implicating cell wall structure, protein and DNA stability, energy stores and redox balance. Importantly, we uncovered lower expression of thiamine genes while in the presence of toxins, which we argue are most likely an indirect effect that increases sensitivity. We also demonstrate synergistic interactions between the nutrient composition, osmolarity, pH, and classes of hydrolysate toxins. Together, this work provides a platform for further dissecting hydrolysate toxins and strain responses.
ORGANISM(S): Saccharomyces cerevisiae
PROVIDER: GSE77505 | GEO | 2016/04/01
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA310648
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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