Association·nasa

HEMC upregulated by spaceflight

Statement that HEMC, involved in pathogen response, is strongly upregulated (>8-fold) in Arabidopsis seedlings during spaceflight compared to ground control.

Confidence
90%
active

Evidence Quote

HEMC is upregulated more than 8-fold in spaceflight seedlings

Relationship

SF increases HEMC; hydroxymethylbilane synthase (pathogen response)