COIL — Lactuca sativa

Summary

LsCOIL, encoded by the gene LSAT_V11C600318200 on chromosome 6 of garden lettuce (Lactuca sativa), is a coilin protein containing a Glyco_trans_8 domain and a nucleotide-diphossugar_trans domain. The product is associated with U1 and U2 snRNA binding and RNA processing, and localises to the nucleus. This gene has been connected to Cajal body formation. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to delayed flowering, enhanced GFP expression in meristem regions, plant immunity, and resistance to Botrytis cinerea, as well as leaf chlorosis.