Figure 8.
A model of AtU1A function in pre-mRNA splicing and salt stress tolerance. This schematic illustration shows how the 5′ splice site in the Arabidopsis aconitase (ACO1) pre-mRNA can be sequentially recognized by the U1 snRNA that is associated with the U1 snRNP-specific protein AtU1A. Splicing of ACO1 pre-mRNA is important for maintaining proper ROS levels in the cell and for contributing to salt tolerance. Other genes whose pre-mRNA splicing are under the control of AtU1A may also contribute to salt tolerance.