NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated Defense

Our previous research found that NSvc4, the movement protein of rice stripe virus (RSV), could localize to the actin filaments, endoplasmic reticulum, plasmodesmata, and chloroplast, but the roles of NSvc4 played in the chloroplast were opaque. Here, we confirm the accumulation of NSvc4 in the chlor...

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Main Authors: Zongdi Li, Chenyang Li, Shuai Fu, Yu Liu, Yi Xu, Jianxiang Wu, Yaqin Wang, Xueping Zhou
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/1/36
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author Zongdi Li
Chenyang Li
Shuai Fu
Yu Liu
Yi Xu
Jianxiang Wu
Yaqin Wang
Xueping Zhou
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Chenyang Li
Shuai Fu
Yu Liu
Yi Xu
Jianxiang Wu
Yaqin Wang
Xueping Zhou
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description Our previous research found that NSvc4, the movement protein of rice stripe virus (RSV), could localize to the actin filaments, endoplasmic reticulum, plasmodesmata, and chloroplast, but the roles of NSvc4 played in the chloroplast were opaque. Here, we confirm the accumulation of NSvc4 in the chloroplasts and the N-terminal 1–73 amino acids of NSvc4 are sufficient to localize to chloroplasts. We provide evidence to show that chloroplast-localized NSvc4 can impair the chloroplast-mediated immunity. Expressing NSvc4 in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> leaves results in the decreased expression of defense-related genes <i>NbPR1</i>, <i>NbPR2</i>, and <i>NbWRKY12</i> and the inhibition of chloroplast-derived ROS production. In addition, generation of an infectious clone of potato virus X (PVX) carrying NSvc4 facilitates PVX infection in <i>N. benthamiana</i> plants. Moreover, we identify two chloroplast-related host factors, named NbGAPDH-A and NbPsbQ1, both of which can interact with NSvc4. Knockdown of <i>NbGAPDH-A</i> or <i>NbPsbQ1</i> can both promote RSV infection. Our results decipher a detailed function of NSvc4 in the chloroplast.
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spelling doaj.art-2d7d5dc585c545ec8bdb5b793c20165a2023-11-23T15:41:07ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152021-12-011413610.3390/v14010036NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated DefenseZongdi Li0Chenyang Li1Shuai Fu2Yu Liu3Yi Xu4Jianxiang Wu5Yaqin Wang6Xueping Zhou7State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaOur previous research found that NSvc4, the movement protein of rice stripe virus (RSV), could localize to the actin filaments, endoplasmic reticulum, plasmodesmata, and chloroplast, but the roles of NSvc4 played in the chloroplast were opaque. Here, we confirm the accumulation of NSvc4 in the chloroplasts and the N-terminal 1–73 amino acids of NSvc4 are sufficient to localize to chloroplasts. We provide evidence to show that chloroplast-localized NSvc4 can impair the chloroplast-mediated immunity. Expressing NSvc4 in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> leaves results in the decreased expression of defense-related genes <i>NbPR1</i>, <i>NbPR2</i>, and <i>NbWRKY12</i> and the inhibition of chloroplast-derived ROS production. In addition, generation of an infectious clone of potato virus X (PVX) carrying NSvc4 facilitates PVX infection in <i>N. benthamiana</i> plants. Moreover, we identify two chloroplast-related host factors, named NbGAPDH-A and NbPsbQ1, both of which can interact with NSvc4. Knockdown of <i>NbGAPDH-A</i> or <i>NbPsbQ1</i> can both promote RSV infection. Our results decipher a detailed function of NSvc4 in the chloroplast.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/1/36rice stripe virusmovement proteinchloroplastdefensevirus–chloroplast interactionNbGAPDH-A
spellingShingle Zongdi Li
Chenyang Li
Shuai Fu
Yu Liu
Yi Xu
Jianxiang Wu
Yaqin Wang
Xueping Zhou
NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated Defense
Viruses
rice stripe virus
movement protein
chloroplast
defense
virus–chloroplast interaction
NbGAPDH-A
title NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated Defense
title_full NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated Defense
title_fullStr NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated Defense
title_full_unstemmed NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated Defense
title_short NSvc4 Encoded by Rice Stripe Virus Targets Host Chloroplasts to Suppress Chloroplast-Mediated Defense
title_sort nsvc4 encoded by rice stripe virus targets host chloroplasts to suppress chloroplast mediated defense
topic rice stripe virus
movement protein
chloroplast
defense
virus–chloroplast interaction
NbGAPDH-A
url https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/1/36
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