CNL — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA02G27520S (symbol CNL, preferred name BjAAE11) on Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) chromosome A02 encodes a CoA ligase with propionate-CoA, 2-methylbutanoate-CoA, acetate-CoA, medium-chain fatty acid-CoA, (E)-caffeate-CoA, trans-cinnamate-CoA, and 4-coumarate-CoA ligase activities, and binds ATP. The gene is associated with butyrate and cinnamic acid metabolism, phytoalexin biosynthesis, phenylpropanoid metabolism, green leaf volatile biosynthesis, and paclitaxel anabolism. It is linked to circadian rhythm, response to ethylene, and response to jasmonic acid. The product localises to the cytosol and to chloroplasts. Related genes in other species link the family to medium-chain fatty acid-CoA ligase activity (EC 6.2.1.78) and other CoA ligase functions.