Toolkit/PHYTOCHROME RAPIDLY REGULATED1

PHYTOCHROME RAPIDLY REGULATED1

Protein Domain·Research·Since 2020

Also known as: PAR1

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

Summary

PHYTOCHROME RAPIDLY REGULATED1 (PAR1) is a non-DNA-binding atypical helix-loop-helix (HLH) inhibitor implicated in light-regulated transcriptional control in plants. In the cited study, PAR1 suppresses cell elongation by interfering with the DNA-binding activity of the bHLH transcription factor CIB1.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

PAR1 is useful as a regulatory protein domain for attenuating transcription factor output without directly binding DNA. The cited evidence supports its use for modulating light- and heat-inducible cell elongation programs through inhibition of CIB1-dependent transcription.

Problem solved

PAR1 helps solve the problem of suppressing transcriptional programs that drive cell elongation when those programs are activated by upstream light- and heat-responsive bHLH factors. Specifically, it counteracts CIB1 DNA-binding activity within a two-step HLH/bHLH regulatory system.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

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

Techniques

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Target processes

transcription

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

The evidence supports PAR1 as an atypical HLH protein domain that does not itself bind DNA, so implementation would depend on expression in a context containing its relevant transcription factor partners such as CIB1. The supplied material does not report construct architecture, cofactors, delivery methods, or heterologous expression requirements.

Evidence is limited to a single cited study and a narrow functional context centered on CIB1-regulated cell elongation. The supplied evidence does not provide quantitative performance data, domain boundaries, structural information, or validation across multiple organisms or engineering settings.

Validation

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Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1activates gene expression programsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 activates genes that function in cell elongation.

CIB1 activates genes that function in cell elongation
Claim 2direct transcriptional regulationsupports2020Source 1needs review

PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with the CIB1 promoter.

Furthermore, PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with its promoter
Claim 3direct transcriptional regulationsupports2020Source 1needs review

PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with the CIB1 promoter.

Furthermore, PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with its promoter
Claim 4direct transcriptional regulationsupports2020Source 1needs review

PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with the CIB1 promoter.

Furthermore, PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with its promoter
Claim 5direct transcriptional regulationsupports2020Source 1needs review

PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with the CIB1 promoter.

Furthermore, PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with its promoter
Claim 6direct transcriptional regulationsupports2020Source 1needs review

PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with the CIB1 promoter.

Furthermore, PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with its promoter
Claim 7direct transcriptional regulationsupports2020Source 1needs review

PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with the CIB1 promoter.

Furthermore, PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with its promoter
Claim 8direct transcriptional regulationsupports2020Source 1needs review

PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with the CIB1 promoter.

Furthermore, PIF4 directly regulates CIB1 expression by interacting with its promoter
Claim 9interferes with dna binding activitysupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation
Claim 10interferes with dna binding activitysupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation
Claim 11interferes with dna binding activitysupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation
Claim 12interferes with dna binding activitysupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation
Claim 13interferes with dna binding activitysupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation
Claim 14interferes with dna binding activitysupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation
Claim 15interferes with dna binding activitysupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation
Claim 16interferes with promoter bindingsupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter
Claim 17interferes with promoter bindingsupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter
Claim 18interferes with promoter bindingsupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter
Claim 19interferes with promoter bindingsupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter
Claim 20interferes with promoter bindingsupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter
Claim 21interferes with promoter bindingsupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter
Claim 22interferes with promoter bindingsupports2020Source 1needs review

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter
Claim 23regulates biological processsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.
Claim 24regulates biological processsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.
Claim 25regulates biological processsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.
Claim 26regulates biological processsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.
Claim 27regulates biological processsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.
Claim 28regulates biological processsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.
Claim 29regulates biological processsupports2020Source 1needs review

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.
Claim 30regulatory system modelsupports2020Source 1needs review

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.
Claim 31regulatory system modelsupports2020Source 1needs review

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.
Claim 32regulatory system modelsupports2020Source 1needs review

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.
Claim 33regulatory system modelsupports2020Source 1needs review

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.
Claim 34regulatory system modelsupports2020Source 1needs review

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.
Claim 35regulatory system modelsupports2020Source 1needs review

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.
Claim 36regulatory system modelsupports2020Source 1needs review

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Approval Evidence

1 source4 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug phytochrome-rapidly-regulated1
the non-DNA binding atypical HLH inhibitors PHYTOCHROME RAPIDLY REGULATED1 (PAR1)

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interferes with dna binding activitysupports

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thereby suppressing cell elongation.

PAR1 interferes with the DNA binding activity of CIB1, thus suppressing cell elongation

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interferes with promoter bindingsupports

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter.

PAR1 and HFR1 interfere with PIF4 binding to the CIB1 promoter

Source:

regulates biological processsupports

CIB1 positively regulates cell elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Here, we show that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the bHLH transcription factor CRYPTOCHROME-INTERACTING BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX 1 (CIB1) positively regulates cell elongation under the control of PIF4, PAR1, and HFR1.

Source:

regulatory system modelsupports

Two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

Hence, two antagonistic HLH/bHLH systems, the PIF4-PAR1/HFR1 and CIB1-PAR1 systems, regulate cell elongation in response to light and high temperature.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The available evidence identifies a specific inhibitory function: PAR1 interferes with CIB1 DNA binding and thereby suppresses cell elongation. Its classification as a non-DNA-binding atypical HLH inhibitor is consistent with a transcriptional repression role mediated through protein-level interference rather than direct promoter recognition.

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Journal of Experimental Botany2020Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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