Uncovering the temporal dynamics and regulatory networks of thermal stress response in a hyperthermophile using transcriptomics and proteomics

Author:

Grünberger FelixORCID,Schmid Georg,Ahmad Zubeir El,Fenk Martin,Vogl Katharina,Reichelt Robert,Hausner Winfried,Urlaub Henning,Lenz Christof,Grohmann Dina

Abstract

AbstractExtremophiles, such as the hyperthermophilic archaeonPyrococcus furiosus, thrive under extreme conditions and must rapidly adapt to changes in the physical parameters of their natural environment for short-term and long-term survival. When inhabiting hydrothermal vents, these organisms face substantial temperature gradients, necessitating the evolution of adaptive thermal stress mechanisms. However, the dynamics and coordination of cellular responses at the transcriptome and proteome levels remain underexplored. This study presents an integrated analysis of RNA-sequencing and mass spectrometry data to elucidate the transcriptomic and proteomic responses to heat and cold shock stress and recovery inP. furiosus. Our results reveal surprisingly rapid and dynamic changes in gene and protein expression patterns associated with these stress responses. Heat shock triggers extensive transcriptome reprogramming, orchestrated by the transcriptional regulator Phr, which targets a broader gene repertoire than previously demonstrated. For heat shock signature genes, RNA levels swiftly return to baseline upon recovery, while protein levels remain persistently upregulated, reflecting a rapid but more sustained response. Intriguingly, cold shock at 4°C elicits distinct short-term and long-term responses at both RNA and protein levels. By conducting a cluster analysis, we identified gene sets with either congruent or contrasting trends in RNA and protein changes. Notably, these clusters represent well-separated arCOG groups and appear to be tailored to their individual cellular responses. Our study provides a comprehensive overview of the cellular response to temperature stress, advancing our understanding of stress response mechanisms in hyperthermophilic archaea and provide valuable insights into the molecular adaptations that facilitate life in extreme environments.

Publisher

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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