Jang-Seu Ki

Differential transcription of the ascorbate peroxidase gene (FsAPX) in the freshwater diatom Fragilaria saxoplanctonica under metals and pesticides and its environmental implications.

Ascorbate peroxidase (APX) is an essential enzyme that combats cellular oxidative stress caused by environmental contaminants. Freshwater diatoms are sensitive to such contaminants and are used in water quality assessment; however, research on oxidative stress genes of diatoms remains insufficient. Here, we determined...