デオキシニバレノールがS. cerevisiae PTC1変異株に及ぼす遺伝子発現変化の解析

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a secondary metabolite that is generated by Fusarium species, which seriously affects both humans and livestock. Protein synthesis inhibition and ribotoxic stress, caused by induction of the mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade, are thought to be responsible for the majority of DON toxicity. However, as DNA damage has also been reported, it is necessary to clarify all sources of toxicity. In this study, we conducted a DON exposure test using the PTC1 yeast mutant with disrupted MAPK-related genes, and observed gene expression changes using DNA microarray analysis. Our results indicated changes in the expression of genes associated with protein synthesis inhibition, as well as with DNA damage. At the same time, genes related to the synthesis of folic acid, a coenzyme in DNA synthesis, were inhibited. To complement the dysfunction of these genes, the growth media was supplemented with folic acid. As a result, the recovery of growth was confirmed, although it was a consistent effect and it did not reflect differences in susceptibility to DON toxicity.