Association·nasa

LTP6 upregulated by spaceflight

Claim that LTP6, a lipid-binding gene involved in drought stress response, is strongly upregulated (>16-fold) in Arabidopsis seedlings under spaceflight vs ground control.

Confidence
90%
active

Evidence Quote

LTP6 is upregulated more than 16-fold in spaceflight seedlings

Relationship

SF increases LTP6; lipid binding (drought stress response)