Toolkit/OST1

OST1

Protein Domain·Research·Since 2002

Also known as: Arabidopsis OST1 protein kinase, OST1, OST1 gene

Taxonomy: Mechanism Branch / Component. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

OST1 is an Arabidopsis thaliana protein kinase domain identified by positional cloning as an abscisic acid (ABA)-activated kinase expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue. Genetic and physiological evidence places OST1 as a regulator of stomatal movement, acting upstream of reactive oxygen species production and interacting genetically with HT1 during red light- and CO2-responsive stomatal responses.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

OST1 is useful as a signaling node for dissecting stomatal regulation by ABA, red light, and CO2 in Arabidopsis. The available evidence supports its use in functional assays that position kinase activity within guard-cell signaling pathways and test genetic interactions affecting stomatal aperture control.

Problem solved

OST1 helps address the problem of identifying where an ABA-responsive protein kinase functions within stomatal signaling cascades. Specifically, the evidence indicates that it links ABA-dependent signaling to downstream reactive oxygen species production and participates genetically in red light- and CO2-dependent stomatal movement responses with HT1.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Component: A low-level protein part used inside a larger architecture that realizes a mechanism.

Target processes

signaling

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The evidence indicates that OST1 was isolated by positional cloning and assessed using expression localization, in-gel kinase assays, and mutant functional analysis in Arabidopsis. Practical use therefore appears to depend on plant genetic backgrounds and stomatal aperture assays, but the supplied evidence does not specify construct design, cofactors beyond ABA-dependent activation context, or delivery methods.

The supplied evidence is limited to Arabidopsis and primarily to stomatal physiology and pathway inference rather than biochemical substrate identification. No quantitative performance metrics, structural information, domain boundaries, or heterologous implementation data are provided in the evidence set.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 2genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 3genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 4genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 5genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 6genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 7genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 8genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 9genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 10genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 11genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 12genetic interactionsupports2015Source 2needs review

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].
Claim 13epistasis inferencesupports2002Source 1needs review

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.
Claim 14epistasis inferencesupports2002Source 1needs review

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.
Claim 15epistasis inferencesupports2002Source 1needs review

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.
Claim 16epistasis inferencesupports2002Source 1needs review

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.
Claim 17epistasis inferencesupports2002Source 1needs review

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.
Claim 18epistasis inferencesupports2002Source 1needs review

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.
Claim 19epistasis inferencesupports2002Source 1needs review

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.
Claim 20expression localizationsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.
Claim 21expression localizationsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.
Claim 22expression localizationsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.
Claim 23expression localizationsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.
Claim 24expression localizationsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.
Claim 25expression localizationsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.
Claim 26expression localizationsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.
Claim 27molecular functionsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).
Claim 28molecular functionsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).
Claim 29molecular functionsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).
Claim 30molecular functionsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).
Claim 31molecular functionsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).
Claim 32molecular functionsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).
Claim 33molecular functionsupports2002Source 1needs review

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).
Claim 34pathway specificitysupports2002Source 1needs review

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling
Claim 35pathway specificitysupports2002Source 1needs review

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling
Claim 36pathway specificitysupports2002Source 1needs review

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling
Claim 37pathway specificitysupports2002Source 1needs review

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling
Claim 38pathway specificitysupports2002Source 1needs review

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling
Claim 39pathway specificitysupports2002Source 1needs review

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling
Claim 40pathway specificitysupports2002Source 1needs review

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling

Approval Evidence

2 sources5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slugs open-stomata-1, ost1
OPEN STOMATA 1 (OST1)

Source:

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue. In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase

Source:

genetic interactionsupports

HT1 interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered CO2.

HT1 was found to interact genetically with OST1 both during red light- and low [CO2 ]-induced stomatal opening. These results demonstrate that HT1 is essential for red light-induced stomatal opening and interacts genetically with OST1 during stomatal responses to red light and altered [CO2 ].

Source:

epistasis inferencesupports

Applied hydrogen peroxide or calcium elicits the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 mutants as in wild type, suggesting OST1 acts between ABA perception and ROS production.

applied H(2)O(2) or calcium elicited the same degree of stomatal closure in ost1 as in the wild type. These results suggest that OST1 acts in the interval between ABA perception and ROS production.

Source:

expression localizationsupports

OST1 is expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

The OST1 gene was isolated by positional cloning and was found to be expressed in stomatal guard cells and vascular tissue.

Source:

molecular functionsupports

OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to Vicia faba AAPK.

In-gel assays indicated that OST1 is an ABA-activated protein kinase related to the Vicia faba ABA-activated protein kinase (AAPK).

Source:

pathway specificitysupports

ost1 mutations do not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO2, supporting a specific role for OST1 in ABA signaling.

the ost1 mutations did not affect stomatal regulation by light or CO(2), suggesting that OST1 is involved specifically in ABA signaling

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

OST1 has direct evidence for guard-cell and vascular expression, ABA-activated kinase behavior in in-gel assays, and pathway placement from mutant physiological responses. Its function is supported by two source studies spanning ABA signaling and red light/CO2 stomatal responses, including genetic interaction evidence with HT1.

Ranked Citations

  1. 1.
    StructuralSource 1The Plant Cell2002Claim 13Claim 14Claim 15

    Extracted from this source document.

  2. 2.
    StructuralSource 2New Phytologist2015Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

    Extracted from this source document.