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Heinz D Osiewacz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • correction a genome wide longitudinal transcriptome analysis of the aging model Podospora anserina
    PLOS ONE, 2013
    Co-Authors: Oliver Philipp, Andrea Hamann, Jorg Servos, Alexandra Werner, Ina Koch, Heinz D Osiewacz
    Abstract:

    The species name "Podospora anserina" is spelled incorrectly in the article title. The correct title is: "A Genome-Wide Longitudinal Transcriptome Analysis of the Aging Model Podospora anserina." The correct Citation is: Philipp O, Hamann A, Servos J, Werner A, Koch I, et al. (2013) A Genome-Wide Longitudinal Transcriptome Analysis of the Aging Model Podospora anserina. PLoS ONE 8(12): e83109. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0083109

  • assessing organismal aging in the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina
    Methods of Molecular Biology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Heinz D Osiewacz, Andrea Hamann, Sandra Zintel
    Abstract:

    : Podospora anserina is an extensively studied model organism to unravel the mechanism of organismal aging. This filamentous fungus is short-lived and accessible to experimentation. Aging and lifespan are controlled by genetic and environmental traits and, in this model, have a strong mitochondrial etiology. Here, we describe methods and protocols to manipulate and study the aging process in P. anserina at different levels including biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and physiology.

  • Mitochondrial quality control in aging and lifespan control of the fungal aging model Podospora anserina
    Biochemical Society transactions, 2011
    Co-Authors: Heinz D Osiewacz
    Abstract:

    Aging of biological systems is a fundamental process controlled by a complex network of molecular pathways. In the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina, a model in which organismal aging can conveniently be analysed, mitochondria play a central role. A wide range of relevant pathways were identified that contribute to the maintenance of a population of functional mitochondria. These pathways act in a hierarchical manner, but all the pathways are limited in capacity. At the end of the life cycle, when the various surveillance pathways are overwhelmed and damage has passed certain thresholds, programmed cell death brings the life of individual P. anserina to an end.

  • cyclophilin d links programmed cell death and organismal aging in Podospora anserina
    Aging Cell, 2010
    Co-Authors: Diana Brust, Andrea Hamann, Bertram Daum, Christine Breunig, Werner Kuhlbrandt, Heinz D Osiewacz
    Abstract:

    Cyclophilin D (CYPD) is a mitochondrial peptidyl prolyl-cis,trans-isomerase involved in opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP). CYPD abundance increases during aging in mammalian tissues and in the aging model organism Podospora anserina. Here, we show that treatment of the P. anserina wild-type with low concentrations of the cyclophilin inhibitor cyclosporin A (CSA) extends lifespan. Transgenic strains overexpressing PaCypD are characterized by reduced stress tolerance, suffer from pronounced mitochondrial dysfunction and are characterized by accelerated aging and induction of cell death. Treatment with CSA leads to correction of mitochondrial function and lifespan to that of the wild-type. In contrast, PaCypD deletion strains are not affected by CSA within the investigated concentration range and show increased resistance against inducers of oxidative stress and cell death. Our data provide a mechanistic link between programmed cell death (PCD) and organismal aging and bear implications for the potential use of CSA to intervene into biologic aging.

  • the s adenosylmethionine dependent o methyltransferase pamth1 a longevity assurance factor protecting Podospora anserina against oxidative stress
    Aging (Albany NY), 2009
    Co-Authors: Birgit Kunstmann, Heinz D Osiewacz
    Abstract:

    PaMTH1 is an O-methyltransferase catalysing the methylation of vicinal hydroxyl groups of polyphenols. The protein accumulates during ageing of Podospora anserina in both the cytosol and in the mitochondrial matrix. The construction and characterisation of a PaMth1 deletion strain provided additional evidence about the function of the protein in the protection against metal induced oxidative stress. Deletion of PaMth1 was found to lead to a decreased resistance against exogenous oxidative stress and to a shortened lifespan suggesting a role of PaMTH1 as a longevity assurance factor in a new molecular pathway involved in lifespan control.

Josef Hermanns - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Induction of longevity by cytoplasmic transfer of a linear plasmid in Podospora anserina
    Current genetics, 1996
    Co-Authors: Josef Hermanns, Heinz D Osiewacz
    Abstract:

    In Podospora anserina the longevity inducing linear plasmid pAL2-1 was transferred from the extrachromosomal long-lived mutant AL2 to the short-lived wild-type strain A. The resulting strain, AL2-IV, exhibited the long-lived phenotype. In the short-lived progeny of crosses between this strain and wild-type strain A, the plasmid was absent. In contrast, all long-lived progeny contained both the autonomous plasmid as well as copies of it integrated in the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Molecular analysis revealed that the integrated plasmid copies most likely resulted from a de novo integration of the autonomous element and the generation of AT-linker sequences at the integration site. We conclude that once the plasmid is present in mitochondria of a particular genetic background, it is able to integrate into the mtDNA and to induce longevity.

  • Evidence for giant linear plasmids in the ascomycete Podospora anserina.
    Current genetics, 1995
    Co-Authors: Josef Hermanns, Anita Asseburg, Heinz D Osiewacz
    Abstract:

    In the extrachromosomal mutant AL2 of the ascomycete Podospora anserina longevity is correlated with the presence of the linear mitochondrial plasmid pAL2-1. In addition to this autonomous genetic element, two types of closely related pAL2-1-homologous molecules were detected in the high-molecular-weight mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). One of these molecules is of linear and the other of circular structure. Both molecules contain pAL2-1 sequences which appear to be integrated at the same site in the mtDNA. Sequence analysis of a DNA fragment cloned from one of these molecules revealed that it contains an almost full-length copy of pAL2-1. At the site of plasmid integration a 15-nucleotide AT-spacer and long inverted mtDNA sequences were identified. Finally, two giant linear plasmid-like DNAs of about 50 kbp and 70 kbp were detected in pulsed-field gels of mutant AL2. These molecules are composed of mtDNA and pAL2-1-specific sequences and may result from the integration of mtDNA sequences into linear plasmid pAL2-1.

  • Three mitochondrial unassigned open reading frames of Podospora anserina represent remnants of a viral-type RNA polymerase gene
    Current Genetics, 1994
    Co-Authors: Josef Hermanns, Heinz D Osiewacz
    Abstract:

    The mitochondrial DNA of Podospora anserina is complex, consisting of a characteristic set of genes with a large number of introns and a substantial amount of sequence of unknown function and origin. In addition, as indicated by various types of reorganization, this genome is highly flexible. Here we report the identification of three unassigned mitochondrial open reading frames (ORF P', ORF Q', ORF 11) as remnants of a rearranged viral-type RNA polymerase gene. These ORFs are not transcribed and may be derived from the integration of a linear plasmid of the type recently identified in a mutant of P. anserina .

Philippe Silar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Podospora anserina
    2020
    Co-Authors: Philippe Silar
    Abstract:

    Podospora anserina is a model used in several laboratories to study various facets of biology, including ageing, prions, sexual compatiblity and development, genome evolution, phenotypic instability, biomass degradation, natural, product production, etc. Its ease of culture, preservation and sophistication of its genetic analyses make of this fungus an asset in experimental research, hence its common name: the “friendly mold”. This book aimed at providing an up to date presentation of Podospora anserina. In a first part, the general biology of the model fungus is presented. It is followed in a second part by a review of the main results obtained while using the friendly mold in molecular genetic analyses. The author hopes that this book will help both researchers already using the fungus and those that may wish to use it.

  • Inactivation of Cellobiose Dehydrogenases Modifies the Cellulose Degradation Mechanism of Podospora anserina.
    Applied and environmental microbiology, 2016
    Co-Authors: Narumon Tangthirasunun, Philippe Silar, David Navarro, Sona Garajova, Didier Chevret, Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Valérie Gautier, Kevin D. Hyde, Jean-guy Berrin
    Abstract:

    Conversion of biomass into high-value products, including biofuels, is of great interest to developing sustainable biorefineries. Fungi are an inexhaustible source of enzymes to degrade plant biomass. Cellobiose dehydrogenases (CDHs) play an important role in the breakdown through synergistic action with fungal lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs). The three CDH genes of the model fungus Podospora anserina were inactivated, resulting in single and multiple CDH mutants. We detected almost no difference in growth and fertility of the mutants on various lignocellulose sources, except on crystalline cellulose, on which a 2-fold decrease in fertility of the mutants lacking P. anserina CDH1 (PaCDH1) and PaCDH2 was observed. A striking difference between wild-type and mutant secretomes was observed. The secretome of the mutant lacking all CDHs contained five beta-glucosidases, whereas the wild type had only one. P. anserina seems to compensate for the lack of CDH with secretion of beta-glucosidases. The addition of P. anserina LPMO to either the wild-type or mutant secretome resulted in improvement of cellulose degradation in both cases, suggesting that other redox partners present in the mutant secretome provided electrons to LPMOs. Overall, the data showed that oxidative degradation of cellulosic biomass relies on different types of mechanisms in fungi. Plant biomass degradation by fungi is a complex process involving dozens of enzymes. The roles of each enzyme or enzyme class are not fully understood, and utilization of a model amenable to genetic analysis should increase the comprehension of how fungi cope with highly recalcitrant biomass. Here, we report that the cellobiose dehydrogenases of the model fungus Podospora anserina enable it to consume crystalline cellulose yet seem to play a minor role on actual substrates, such as wood shavings or miscanthus. Analysis of secreted proteins suggests that Podospora anserina compensates for the lack of cellobiose dehydrogenase by increasing beta-glucosidase expression and using an alternate electron donor for LPMO. Copyright © 2016 American Society for Microbiology.

  • Plant biomass degrading ability of the coprophilic ascomycete fungus Podospora anserina.
    Biotechnology advances, 2016
    Co-Authors: Marie Couturier, Philippe Silar, Narumon Tangthirasunun, Valérie Gautier, Xie Ning, Sylvain Brun, Chloé Bennati-granier, Jean-guy Berrin
    Abstract:

    The degradation of plant biomass is a major challenge towards the production of bio-based compounds and materials. As key lignocellulolytic enzyme producers, filamentous fungi represent a promising reservoir to tackle this challenge. Among them, the coprophilous ascomycete Podospora anserina has been used as a model organism to study various biological mechanisms because its genetics are well understood and controlled. In 2008, the sequencing of its genome revealed a great diversity of enzymes targeting plant carbohydrates and lignin. Since then, a large array of lignocellulose-acting enzymes has been characterized and genetic analyses have enabled the understanding of P. anserina metabolism and development on plant biomass. Overall, these research efforts shed light on P. anserina strategy to unlock recalcitrant lignocellulose deconstruction.

  • Inactivation of cellobiose dehydrogenases modifies the cellulose degradation mechanism of Podospora anserina
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2016
    Co-Authors: Narumon Tangthirasunun, Philippe Silar, David Navarro, Sona Garajova, Didier Chevret, Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Valérie Gautier, Kevin D. Hyde, Jean-guy Berrin
    Abstract:

    Conversion of biomass into high-value products, including biofuels, is of great interest to developing sustainable biorefineries. Fungi are an inexhaustible source of enzymes to degrade plant biomass. Cellobiose dehydrogenases (CDHs) play an important role in the breakdown through synergistic action with fungal lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs). The three CDH genes of the model fungus Podospora anserina were inactivated, resulting in single and multiple CDH mutants. We detected almost no difference in growth and fertility of the mutants on various lignocellulose sources, except on crystalline cellulose, on which a 2-fold decrease in fertility of the mutants lacking P. anserina CDH1 (PaCDH1) and PaCDH2 was observed. A striking difference between wild-type and mutant secretomes was observed. The secretome of the mutant lacking all CDHs contained five beta-glucosidases, whereas the wild type had only one. P. anserina seems to compensate for the lack of CDH with secretion of beta-glucosidases. The addition of P. anserina LPMO to either the wild-type or mutant secretome resulted in improvement of cellulose degradation in both cases, suggesting that other redox partners present in the mutant secretome provided electrons to LPMOs. Overall, the data showed that oxidative degradation of cellulosic biomass relies on different types of mechanisms in fungi.IMPORTANCE:Plant biomass degradation by fungi is a complex process involving dozens of enzymes. The roles of each enzyme or enzyme class are not fully understood, and utilization of a model amenable to genetic analysis should increase the comprehension of how fungi cope with highly recalcitrant biomass. Here, we report that the cellobiose dehydrogenases of the model fungus Podospora anserina enable it to consume crystalline cellulose yet seem to play a minor role on actual substrates, such as wood shavings or miscanthus. Analysis of secreted proteins suggests that Podospora anserina compensates for the lack of cellobiose dehydrogenase by increasing beta-glucosidase expression and using an alternate electron donor for LPMO.

  • Genetic control of anastomosis in Podospora anserina
    Fungal genetics and biology : FG & B, 2014
    Co-Authors: Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Philippe Silar, Hervé Lalucque
    Abstract:

    We developed a new microscopy procedure to study anastomoses in the model ascomycete Podospora anserina and compared it with the previous method involving the formation of balanced heterokaryons. Both methods showed a good correlation. Heterokaryon formation was less quantifiable, but enabled to observe very rare events. Microscopic analysis evidenced that anastomoses were greatly influence by growth conditions and were severely impaired in the IDC mutants of the PaMpk1, PaMpk2, IDC1 and PaNox1 pathways. Yet some mutants readily formed heterokaryons, albeit with a delay when compared to the wild type. We also identified IDC(821), a new mutant presenting a phenotype similar to the other IDC mutants, including lack of anastomosis. Complete genome sequencing revealed that IDC(821) was affected in the orthologue of the Neurospora crassa So gene known to control anastomosis in several other ascomycetes.

Laetitia Chan Ho Tong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases are used by the fungus Podospora anserina to repel nematodes.
    Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects, 2018
    Co-Authors: Roselyne Ferrari, Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Isabelle Lacaze, Pauline Le Faouder, Justine Bertrand-michel, Camille Oger, Jean-marie Galano, Thierry Durand, Stéphane Moularat, Charlie Boucher
    Abstract:

    Oxylipins are secondary messengers used universally in the living world for communication and defense. The paradigm is that they are produced enzymatically for the eicosanoids and non-enzymatically for the isoprostanoids. They are supposed to be degraded into volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and to participate in aroma production. Some such chemicals composed of eight carbons are also envisoned as alternatives to fossil fuels. In fungi, oxylipins have been mostly studied in Aspergilli and shown to be involved in signalling asexual versus sexual development, mycotoxin production and interaction with the host for pathogenic species. Through targeted gene deletions of genes encoding oxylipin-producing enzymes and chemical analysis of oxylipins and volatile organic compounds, we show that in the distantly-related ascomycete Podospora anserina, isoprostanoids are likely produced enzymatically. We show the disappearance in the mutants lacking lipoxygenases and cyclooxygenases of the production of 10-hydroxy-octadecadienoic acid and that of 1-octen-3-ol, a common volatile compound. Importantly, this was correlated with the inability of the mutants to repel nematodes as efficiently as the wild type. Overall, our data show that in this fungus, oxylipins are not involved in signalling development but may rather be used directly or as precursors in the production of odors against potential agressors. We analyzse the role in inter-kingdom communication of lipoxygenase (lox) and cyclooxygenase (cox) genes in the model fungus Podospora anserina. Through chemical analysis we define the oxylipins and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)produce by wild type and mutants for cox and lox genes, We show that the COX and LOX genes are required for the production of some eight carbon VOCs. We show that COX and LOX genes are involved in the production of chemicals repelling nematodes. This role is very different from the ones previously evidenced in other fungi. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  • Cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases are used by the fungus Podospora anserina to repel nematodes
    Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, 2018
    Co-Authors: Roselyne Ferrari, Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Isabelle Lacaze, Pauline Le Faouder, Justine Bertrand-michel, Camille Oger, Jean-marie Galano, Thierry Durand, Stéphane Moularat, Charlie Boucher
    Abstract:

    Oxylipins are secondary messengers used universally in the living world for communication and defense. The paradigm is that they are produced enzymatically for the eicosanoids and non-enzymatically for the isoprostanoids. They are supposed to be degraded into volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and to participate in aroma production. Some such chemicals composed of eight carbons are also envisoned as alternatives to fossil fuels. In fungi, oxylipins have been mostly studied in Aspergilli and shown to be involved in signalling asexual versus sexual development, mycotoxin production and interaction with the host for pathogenic species. Through targeted gene deletions of genes encoding oxylipin-producing enzymes and chemical analysis of oxylipins and volatile organic compounds, we show that in the distantly-related ascomycete Podospora anserina, isoprostanoids are likely produced enzymatically. We show the disappearance in the mutants lacking lipoxygenases and cyclooxygenases of the production of 10-hydroxy-octadecadienoic acid and that of 1-octen-3-ol, a common volatile compound. Importantly, this was correlated with the inability of the mutants to repel nematodes as efficiently as the wild type. Overall, our data show that in this fungus, oxylipins are not involved in signalling development but may rather be used directly or as precursors in the production of odors against potential agressors. Significance: We analyzse the role in inter-kingdom communication of lipoxygenase (lox) and cyclooxygenase (cox) genes in the model fungus Podospora anserina. Through chemical analysis we define the oxylipins and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)produce by wild type and mutants for cox and lox genes, We show that the COX and LOX genes are required for the production of some eight carbon VOCs. We show that COX and LOX genes are involved in the production of chemicals repelling nematodes. This role is very different from the ones previously evidenced in other fungi.

  • Cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases are used by the fungus Podospora anserina to repel nematodes
    'Elsevier BV', 2018
    Co-Authors: Ferrari Roselyne, Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Lacaze Isabelle, Le Faouder Pauline, Bertrand-michel Justine, Oger Camille, Galano Jean-marie, Durand Thierry, Moularat Stephane, Boucher Charlie
    Abstract:

    WOS:000443665300007International audienceOxylipins are secondary messengers used universally in the living world for communication and defense. The paradigm is that they are produced enzymatically for the eicosanoids and non-enzymatically for the isoprostanoids. They are supposed to be degraded into volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and to participate in aroma production. Some such chemicals composed of eight carbons are also envisoned as alternatives to fossil fuels. In fungi, oxylipins have been mostly studied in Aspergilli and shown to be involved in signalling asexual versus sexual development, mycotoxin production and interaction with the host for pathogenic species. Through targeted gene deletions of genes encoding oxylipin-producing enzymes and chemical analysis of oxylipins and volatile organic compounds, we show that in the distantly-related ascomycete Podospora anserina, isoprostanoids are likely produced enzymatically. We show the disappearance in the mutants lacking lipoxygenases and cyclooxygenases of the production of 10-hydroxy-octadecadienoic acid and that of 1-octen-3-ol, a common volatile compound. Importantly, this was correlated with the inability of the mutants to repel nematodes as efficiently as the wild type. Overall, our data show that in this fungus, oxylipins are not involved in signalling development but may rather be used directly or as precursors in the production of odors against potential agressors. Significance: We analyzse the role in inter-kingdom communication of lipoxygenase (lox) and cyclooxygenase (cox) genes in the model fungus Podospora anserina. Through chemical analysis we define the oxylipins and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)produce by wild type and mutants for cox and lox genes, We show that the COX and LOX genes are required for the production of some eight carbon VOCs. We show that COX and LOX genes are involved in the production of chemicals repelling nematodes. This role is very different from the ones previously evidenced in other fungi

  • Inactivation of Cellobiose Dehydrogenases Modifies the Cellulose Degradation Mechanism of Podospora anserina.
    Applied and environmental microbiology, 2016
    Co-Authors: Narumon Tangthirasunun, Philippe Silar, David Navarro, Sona Garajova, Didier Chevret, Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Valérie Gautier, Kevin D. Hyde, Jean-guy Berrin
    Abstract:

    Conversion of biomass into high-value products, including biofuels, is of great interest to developing sustainable biorefineries. Fungi are an inexhaustible source of enzymes to degrade plant biomass. Cellobiose dehydrogenases (CDHs) play an important role in the breakdown through synergistic action with fungal lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs). The three CDH genes of the model fungus Podospora anserina were inactivated, resulting in single and multiple CDH mutants. We detected almost no difference in growth and fertility of the mutants on various lignocellulose sources, except on crystalline cellulose, on which a 2-fold decrease in fertility of the mutants lacking P. anserina CDH1 (PaCDH1) and PaCDH2 was observed. A striking difference between wild-type and mutant secretomes was observed. The secretome of the mutant lacking all CDHs contained five beta-glucosidases, whereas the wild type had only one. P. anserina seems to compensate for the lack of CDH with secretion of beta-glucosidases. The addition of P. anserina LPMO to either the wild-type or mutant secretome resulted in improvement of cellulose degradation in both cases, suggesting that other redox partners present in the mutant secretome provided electrons to LPMOs. Overall, the data showed that oxidative degradation of cellulosic biomass relies on different types of mechanisms in fungi. Plant biomass degradation by fungi is a complex process involving dozens of enzymes. The roles of each enzyme or enzyme class are not fully understood, and utilization of a model amenable to genetic analysis should increase the comprehension of how fungi cope with highly recalcitrant biomass. Here, we report that the cellobiose dehydrogenases of the model fungus Podospora anserina enable it to consume crystalline cellulose yet seem to play a minor role on actual substrates, such as wood shavings or miscanthus. Analysis of secreted proteins suggests that Podospora anserina compensates for the lack of cellobiose dehydrogenase by increasing beta-glucosidase expression and using an alternate electron donor for LPMO. Copyright © 2016 American Society for Microbiology.

  • Inactivation of cellobiose dehydrogenases modifies the cellulose degradation mechanism of Podospora anserina
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2016
    Co-Authors: Narumon Tangthirasunun, Philippe Silar, David Navarro, Sona Garajova, Didier Chevret, Laetitia Chan Ho Tong, Valérie Gautier, Kevin D. Hyde, Jean-guy Berrin
    Abstract:

    Conversion of biomass into high-value products, including biofuels, is of great interest to developing sustainable biorefineries. Fungi are an inexhaustible source of enzymes to degrade plant biomass. Cellobiose dehydrogenases (CDHs) play an important role in the breakdown through synergistic action with fungal lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs). The three CDH genes of the model fungus Podospora anserina were inactivated, resulting in single and multiple CDH mutants. We detected almost no difference in growth and fertility of the mutants on various lignocellulose sources, except on crystalline cellulose, on which a 2-fold decrease in fertility of the mutants lacking P. anserina CDH1 (PaCDH1) and PaCDH2 was observed. A striking difference between wild-type and mutant secretomes was observed. The secretome of the mutant lacking all CDHs contained five beta-glucosidases, whereas the wild type had only one. P. anserina seems to compensate for the lack of CDH with secretion of beta-glucosidases. The addition of P. anserina LPMO to either the wild-type or mutant secretome resulted in improvement of cellulose degradation in both cases, suggesting that other redox partners present in the mutant secretome provided electrons to LPMOs. Overall, the data showed that oxidative degradation of cellulosic biomass relies on different types of mechanisms in fungi.IMPORTANCE:Plant biomass degradation by fungi is a complex process involving dozens of enzymes. The roles of each enzyme or enzyme class are not fully understood, and utilization of a model amenable to genetic analysis should increase the comprehension of how fungi cope with highly recalcitrant biomass. Here, we report that the cellobiose dehydrogenases of the model fungus Podospora anserina enable it to consume crystalline cellulose yet seem to play a minor role on actual substrates, such as wood shavings or miscanthus. Analysis of secreted proteins suggests that Podospora anserina compensates for the lack of cellobiose dehydrogenase by increasing beta-glucosidase expression and using an alternate electron donor for LPMO.

Annie Sainsard-chanet - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • gene deletion and allelic replacement in the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina
    Current Genetics, 2008
    Co-Authors: Riyad El-khoury, Marc F.p.m. Maas, Carole H. Sellem, Evelyne Coppin, Antoine Boivin, Robert Debuchy, Annie Sainsard-chanet
    Abstract:

    Gene replacement via homologous recombination is a fundamental tool for the analysis of gene function. However, this event is rare in organisms like the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina. We show here that deletion of the PaKu70 gene is an efficient strategy for improving gene manipulation in this organism. By using the ΔPaKu70 strain, it is now possible (1) to produce deletion mutants with an efficiency of 100%, (2) to achieve allelic exchange by introducing a mutated allele associated with a selection cassette at the locus, (3) to introduce a mutation in a gene without co-insertion of a selectable marker and without any modification of the target locus.

  • Gene deletion and allelic replacement in the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina.
    Current Genetics, 2008
    Co-Authors: Riyad El-khoury, Carole H. Sellem, Evelyne Coppin, Antoine Boivin, Robert Debuchy, Marc Maas, Annie Sainsard-chanet
    Abstract:

    Gene replacement via homologous recombination is a fundamental tool for the analysis of gene function. However, this event is rare in organisms like the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina. We show here that deletion of the PaKu70 gene is an efficient strategy for improving gene manipulation in this organism. By using the DeltaPaKu70 strain, it is now possible (1) to produce deletion mutants with an efficiency of 100%, (2) to achieve allelic exchange by introducing a mutated allele associated with a selection cassette at the locus, (3) to introduce a mutation in a gene without co-insertion of a selectable marker and without any modification of the target locus.

  • mitochondrial metabolism and aging in the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina
    Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 2006
    Co-Authors: Séverine Lorin, Eric Dufour, Annie Sainsard-chanet
    Abstract:

    The filamentous fungus Podospora anserina has a limited lifespan. In this organism, aging is systematically associated to mitochondrial DNA instability. We recently provided evidence that the respiratory function is a key determinant of its lifespan. Loss of function of the cytochrome pathway leads to the compensatory induction of an alternative oxidase, to a decreased production of reactive oxygen species and to a striking increase in lifespan. These changes are associated to the stabilization of the mitochondrial DNA. Here we review and discuss the links between these different parameters and their implication in the control of lifespan. Since we demonstrated the central role of mitochondrial metabolism in aging, the same relationship has been evidenced in several model systems from yeast to mice, confirming the usefulness of simple organisms as P. anserina for studying lifespan regulation.

  • A causal link between respiration and senescence in Podospora anserina
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2000
    Co-Authors: Eric Dufour, Joceline Boulay, Vincent Rincheval, Annie Sainsard-chanet
    Abstract:

    Senescence, a progressive degenerative process leading to age-related increase in mortality, is found in most eukaryotes. However, the molecular events underlying aging remain largely unknown. Understanding how longevity is regulated is a fundamental problem. Here we demonstrate that the respiratory function is a key factor that contributes to shortening lifespan of the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina. In this organism, senescence is systematically associated with mitochondrial DNA instabilities. We show that inactivation of the nuclear COX5 gene encoding subunit V of the cytochrome c oxidase complex leads to the exclusive use of the alternative respiratory pathway and to a decrease in production of reactive oxygen species. This inactivation results in a striking increase of longevity associated with stabilization of the mitochondrial chromosome. Moreover, accumulation of several senescence-specific mitochondrial DNA molecules is prevented in this nuclear mutant. These findings provide direct evidence of a causal link between mitochondrial metabolism and longevity in Podospora anserina.