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Background <p>Protoplasts have emerged as a powerful model system in plant functional genomics, offering significant utility in functional gene analysis, protein interaction studies, and transient expression platforms for gene editing. Despite their versatility, inherent limitations restrict their broader application, highlighting the need for systematic investigations into their responses to abiotic stressors, such as temperature fluctuations and saline-alkali conditions (200 mM saline mixture: 170mM NaCl and 30mM Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>, pH = 9.1).</p> Results <p>In this study, we comprehensively examined the effects of varying temperatures and saline-alkali stress on the integrity, viability, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism of maize protoplasts. Key markers of oxidative stress-including ROS accumulation, lipid peroxidation (measured as malondialdehyde, MDA), antioxidant enzyme activity (superoxide dismutase, SOD), and hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) levels-were quantified to assess the oxidative stress response. Protoplasts maintained at 4&#xa0;°C demonstrated enhanced stability and antioxidant capacity, preserving cell viability and endogenous protein integrity for up to 16&#xa0;h. Conversely, exposure to 37&#xa0;°C significantly compromised protoplast viability, while incubation at 28&#xa0;°C exerted minimal effects within 16&#xa0;h.</p> Conclusions <p>Our study investigated the effects of various temperature stresses and salt-alkali stress on maize protoplasts. The results demonstrated that both temperature and salt-alkali stress significantly impacted protoplast production, viability, and the expression of endogenous proteins. These findings not only characterize the redox response of maize protoplasts, but also provide guidance for protoplast isolation and other procedures: 4&#xa0;°C is suitable for short-term maintenance, 25–28&#xa0;°C for routine functional assays, and 37&#xa0;°C should be avoided. These findings provide valuable insights into the stress responses of protoplasts and establish a foundation for future research aimed at improving plant stress tolerance through protoplast-based techniques.</p>

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Characterization of oxidative status in maize protoplasts under temperature and saline-alkali stresses

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    2026年6月24日

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  • Wenzhu Wang,
  • Juan Li,
  • Xia Hu,
  • Zhigang Liu,
  • Darun Cai,
  • Xiaorong Li,
  • Tengkun Nie,
  • Bo Li,
  • Xunji Chen,
  • Yunlong Zhai,
  • Guo Chen

摘要

Background

Protoplasts have emerged as a powerful model system in plant functional genomics, offering significant utility in functional gene analysis, protein interaction studies, and transient expression platforms for gene editing. Despite their versatility, inherent limitations restrict their broader application, highlighting the need for systematic investigations into their responses to abiotic stressors, such as temperature fluctuations and saline-alkali conditions (200 mM saline mixture: 170mM NaCl and 30mM Na2CO3, pH = 9.1).

Results

In this study, we comprehensively examined the effects of varying temperatures and saline-alkali stress on the integrity, viability, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism of maize protoplasts. Key markers of oxidative stress-including ROS accumulation, lipid peroxidation (measured as malondialdehyde, MDA), antioxidant enzyme activity (superoxide dismutase, SOD), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels-were quantified to assess the oxidative stress response. Protoplasts maintained at 4 °C demonstrated enhanced stability and antioxidant capacity, preserving cell viability and endogenous protein integrity for up to 16 h. Conversely, exposure to 37 °C significantly compromised protoplast viability, while incubation at 28 °C exerted minimal effects within 16 h.

Conclusions

Our study investigated the effects of various temperature stresses and salt-alkali stress on maize protoplasts. The results demonstrated that both temperature and salt-alkali stress significantly impacted protoplast production, viability, and the expression of endogenous proteins. These findings not only characterize the redox response of maize protoplasts, but also provide guidance for protoplast isolation and other procedures: 4 °C is suitable for short-term maintenance, 25–28 °C for routine functional assays, and 37 °C should be avoided. These findings provide valuable insights into the stress responses of protoplasts and establish a foundation for future research aimed at improving plant stress tolerance through protoplast-based techniques.