Multiomic Approach for Bioprospection: Investigation of Toxins and Peptides of Brazilian Sea Anemone Bunodosoma caissarum
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 197 - 197
Published: March 22, 2023
Sea
anemones
are
sessile
invertebrates
of
the
phylum
Cnidaria
and
their
survival
evolutive
success
highly
related
to
ability
produce
quickly
inoculate
venom,
with
presence
potent
toxins.
In
this
study,
a
multi-omics
approach
was
applied
characterize
protein
composition
tentacles
mucus
Bunodosoma
caissarum,
species
sea
anemone
from
Brazilian
coast.
The
transcriptome
resulted
in
23,444
annotated
genes,
which
1%
showed
similarity
toxins
or
proteins
toxin
activity.
proteome
analysis,
430
polypeptides
were
consistently
identified:
316
them
more
abundant
while
114
enriched
mucus.
Tentacle
mostly
enzymes,
followed
by
DNA-
RNA-associated
proteins,
most
addition,
peptidomics
allowed
identification
large
small
fragments
mature
toxins,
neuropeptides,
intracellular
peptides.
conclusion,
integrated
omics
identified
previously
unknown
uncharacterized
genes
addition
23
toxin-like
therapeutic
potential,
improving
understanding
tentacle
anemones.
Language: Английский
Monitoring benthic plumes, sediment redeposition and seafloor imprints caused by deep-sea polymetallic nodule mining
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Language: Английский
A review of the venom microbiome and its utility in ecology and evolution including future directions for emerging research
Symbiosis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Language: Английский
Membrane vectorial lipidomic features of coral host cells’ plasma membrane and lipid profiles of their endosymbionts Cladocopium
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: July 18, 2024
Abstract
The
symbiotic
relationships
between
coral
animal
host
and
autotrophic
dinoflagellates
are
based
on
the
mutual
exchange
tight
control
of
nutritional
inputs
supporting
successful
growth.
corals
Sinularia
heterospiculata
Acropora
aspera
were
cultivated
using
a
flow-through
circulation
system
supplying
seawater
during
cold
warm
seasons
year,
then
sorted
into
cells
symbionts
subjected
to
phylogenetic,
morphological,
advanced
lipid
analyses.
Here
we
show,
that
lipidomes
Cladocopium
C1/C3
acroporide-specific
hosted
by
corals,
determined
lipidomic
features
different
thermosensitivity
unique
betaine-
phospholipid
molecular
species.
Phosphatidylserines
ceramiaminoethylphosphonates
not
detected
in
predominantly
localized
inner
leaflet
S.
plasma
membrane.
transmembrane
distribution
phosphatidylethanolamines
changes
possibly
contributing
mutualistic
across
this
membrane
complex
provide
with
secure
adaptive
mechanism
ecological
benefits.
Language: Английский
Role of mucous cells in the defence system of the cnidarian Actinia equina (Linnaeus, 1758): The keystone of evolution
Acta Zoologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Abstract
Cnidarians
are
the
first
phylum
of
metazoans
to
exhibit
a
functional
mucus
layer.
In
evolution,
mucous
cells
perform
classical
secretory
function
and
act
as
sentinels
for
external
insults,
particularly
in
mammals.
However,
this
topic
has
not
been
much
analysed
lower
metazoans.
This
study
aims
investigate
role
Actinia
equina
(Anthozoa,
Hexacorallia)
(Linnaeus,
1758)
by
using
confocal
microscopy
bioinformatics.
The
results
show
colocalization
Toll‐like
receptor
2
(TLR2)
Mucin2
(MUC2)
on
these
cells,
suggesting
crosstalk
between
defence
response
secretion
cnidarians.
Furthermore,
presence
TLR2
surface
suggests
their
involvement
host
responses,
occurs
vertebrates.
Moreover,
through
silico
analysis,
we
confirmed
orthologous
genes
tested
antibodies,
providing
additional
evidence
support
our
from
an
evolutionary
perspective.
These
data
suggest
that
play
defensive
throughout
helping
us
understand
how
have
developed
adapted
across
phylogenesis.
information
also
provides
new
insights
into
strategies
invertebrates
clarifies
history.
Language: Английский
Evaluating the effects of inorganic UV filter titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-TiO2) on early life stages of scleractinian coral Acropora tumida
Bob Cheung,
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Jik Chang Leong,
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Edwin Chan
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et al.
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
209, P. 117231 - 117231
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
Language: Английский
Immune System Components in Cnidarians
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Effects of aquaculture effluents on the slender sea pen Virgularia mirabilis
Bastien Taormina,
No information about this author
Tina Kutti,
No information about this author
Siri Aaserud Olsen
No information about this author
et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aims
to
assess
in
situ
the
impact
of
effluents
originating
from
an
Atlantic
salmon
(
Salmo
salar
)
farm
on
a
nearby
slender
sea
pen
Virgularia
mirabilis
field.
We
evidenced
(1)
presence
and
persistence
emamectin
residues
i.e
.
common
chemotherapeutants
used
for
treating
ectoparasites
salmons)
V.
tissue
56
days
after
treatment
(2)
lethal
sublethal
responses
discharged
by
farm.
Particularly,
pens
near
fish
exhibited
significant
overproduction
mucus,
contraction
polyps’
tentacles,
disappearance
associated
fauna.
Furthermore,
located
directly
underneath
showed
substantial
necrosis
and,
most
severe
case,
complete
loss
mortality.
Our
results
suggest
that
damages
occur
below
farm,
effects
are
visible
up
500
m
However,
studied
which
has
been
active
more
than
twenty
years,
suggests
population
possesses
capacity
recover
impacts
thereby
preventing
area.
In
this
context,
it
would
be
particularly
interesting
run
temporal
survey
following
health
state
during
entire
production
cycle
have
precise
overview
species,
including
post-production
fallowing
period.
Language: Английский