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Bustos P, Schmitt P, Brown DI, Farlora R. Silencing of the Vasa gene by RNA Interference Affects Embryonic Development and Reproductive Output in the Sea Louse Caligus rogercresseyi. MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 25:612-623. [PMID: 37526783 DOI: 10.1007/s10126-023-10232-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
Abstract
The sea louse Caligus rogercresseyi is a major ectoparasitic copepod that causes significant economic losses in the salmon farming industry. Despite recent advancements, the mechanisms underlying germline and embryo development in this species remain poorly understood. The Vasa gene encodes a highly conserved DEAD box helicase that is required for germ cell formation and function in many species. In this study, the Vasa gene was characterized in C. rogercresseyi, and its expression and function were analyzed. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the Cr-Vasa gene product formed clusters in clades with Vasa proteins from closely related species of crustaceans. Cr-Vasa gene expression patterns were assessed by qPCR, and the results showed a significantly higher relative expression level in adult females compared to copepodid, chalimus, and adult male stages. Tissue-specific localization of Cr-Vasa mRNA in C. rogercresseyi was determined using chromogenic in situ hybridization, and strong positive signal was observed in male testes, but also in the intestine and cuticle, while in females, it was observed in the ovaries, oocytes, cuticle, intestine, and egg strings. RNAi-mediated gene silencing of Cr-Vasa impacted embryonic development and reproductive output in adult female lice. Females from the dsVasa-treated group displayed unusual phenotypes, including shorter egg strings with numerous extra-embryonic inclusions, irregularly shaped abnormal embryos, and aborted egg strings. This study provides insights into the role of the Vasa gene in C. rogercresseyi embryonic development and reproductive output, which may have implications for the control of this parasitic copepod in the salmon farming industry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Paulina Bustos
- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Acuática y Genómica Reproductiva (LABYGER), Instituto de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Valparaíso, Gran Bretaña 1111, 2360102, Valparaíso, Chile
- Doctorado en Acuicultura, Programa Cooperativo Universidad de Chile, Universidad Católica del Norte, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Genética e Inmunología Molecular, Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción y del Desarrollo, Instituto de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Acuática y Genómica Reproductiva (LABYGER), Instituto de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Valparaíso, Gran Bretaña 1111, 2360102, Valparaíso, Chile.
- Centro de Investigación y Gestión de Recursos Naturales (CIGREN), Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile.
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Polar and neutral lipid composition of the copepod Lernaeocera lusci and its host Merluccius merluccius in relationship with the parasite intensity. Parasitol Res 2021; 120:1979-1991. [PMID: 33987737 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-021-07182-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Parasitic copepod Lernaeocera lusci is a common mesoparasite of the hake Merluccius merluccius. Although widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean, little is known about this pathogen. The current study was designed to assess the impact of different L. lusci infection loads on lipid classes and their fatty acid (FA) composition in both parasite and the host organs (gills, liver, and muscle). Results showed a significant decrease in total lipid, neutral lipid (NL), and polar lipid (PL) contents in all analyzed host's organs in relationship with parasite intensity. Gills appeared to be the most impacted organ under the lowest parasite intensity (loss of 50% of NL and PL amounts). At the highest parasitic infection, a loss of about 80% of lipid moieties was recorded in all analyzed organs. Simultaneously, no significant differences were found for the parasite reflecting its ability to sustain an appropriate lipid amount required for its survival and development. Significant changes in the FA composition were recorded in both host and parasite. Particularly, we have noticed that for L. lusci, the intraspecific competition has resulted in an increased level of some essential FA such as C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA), C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA), and C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid, ARA). This probably reflects that in addition to a direct host FA diversion, L. Lusci can modulate its FA composition by increasing the activity of desaturation. Within the host, liver PL appeared to be the less impacted fraction which may mirror an adaptive strategy adopted by the host to preserve the structural and functional integrity of this vital organ.
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Gallardo-Escárate C, Valenzuela-Muñoz V, Nuñez-Acuña G, Valenzuela-Miranda D, Gonçalves AT, Escobar-Sepulveda H, Liachko I, Nelson B, Roberts S, Warren W. Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the sea louse Caligus rogercresseyi by SMRT sequencing and Hi-C analysis. Sci Data 2021; 8:60. [PMID: 33574331 PMCID: PMC7878743 DOI: 10.1038/s41597-021-00842-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Caligus rogercresseyi, commonly known as sea louse, is an ectoparasite copepod that impacts the salmon aquaculture in Chile, causing losses of hundreds of million dollars per year. In this study, we report a chromosome-scale assembly of the sea louse (C. rogercresseyi) genome based on single-molecule real-time sequencing (SMRT) and proximity ligation (Hi-C) analysis. Coding RNAs and non-coding RNAs, and specifically long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) were identified through whole transcriptome sequencing from different life stages. A total of 23,686 protein-coding genes and 12,558 non-coding RNAs were annotated. In addition, 6,308 lncRNAs and 5,774 miRNAs were found to be transcriptionally active from larvae to adult stages. Taken together, this genomic resource for C. rogercresseyi represents a valuable tool to develop sustainable control strategies in the salmon aquaculture industry.
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- Cristian Gallardo-Escárate
- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile.
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Aquatic Genomics, Center of Biotechnology, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile.
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Aquatic Genomics, Center of Biotechnology, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Aquatic Genomics, Center of Biotechnology, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Aquatic Genomics, Center of Biotechnology, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Aquatic Genomics, Center of Biotechnology, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Aquatic Genomics, Center of Biotechnology, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS), University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA
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Li MX, Qiang J, Bao JW, Tao YF, Zhu HJ, Xu P. Growth performance, physiological parameters, and transcript levels of lipid metabolism-related genes in hybrid yellow catfish (Tachysurus fulvidraco ♀ × Pseudobagrus vachellii ♂) fed diets containing Siberian ginseng. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246417. [PMID: 33571255 PMCID: PMC7877655 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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In high-density aquaculture, fish health can suffer because of excessive feeding, which causes fatty liver disease. Siberian ginseng (Acanthopanax senticosus) has been used as a feed additive to promote animal growth, immunity, and lipid metabolism. In this study, we explored the effects of A. senticosus on the physiology of hybrid yellow catfish (Tachysurus fulvidraco ♀ × Pseudobagrus vachellii ♂). A control group and five groups fed diets containing A. senticosus (0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 8 g A. senticosus/kg feed) were established and maintained for 8 weeks. Dietary supplementation with A. senticosus at 4 g/kg promoted growth of the hybrid yellow catfish. Serum total cholesterol (TC) and triacylglycerol (TG) levels at 2 g/kg A. senticosus (TC: 1.31 mmol/L; TG: 1.08 mmol/L) were significantly lower than in the control group (TC: 1.51 mmol/L; TG: 1.41 mmol/L), and 4 g/kg A. senticosus (17.20 μmol/g tissue) reduced the liver TG level compared with the control group (21.36 μmol/g tissue) (P <0.05). Comparative transcriptomic analysis of liver tissue between the control group and the group showing optimum growth (4 g/kg A. senticosus) revealed 820 differentially expressed genes and 44 significantly enriched pathways, especially lipid metabolism pathways such as unsaturated fatty acid and fatty acid metabolism. The transcript levels of five lipid metabolism-related genes were determined by quantitative real-time PCR. The results showed that 2–4 g/kg A. senticosus supplementation reduced the FADS2, ELOVL2, CYP24a, and PLPP3 transcript levels and 4 g/kg A. senticosus increased the DIO2 transcript level (P <0.05), leading to altered synthesis of TG and thyroxine and reduced fat deposition in the liver. Our results show that dietary A. senticosus affects the regulation of fat metabolism and promotes the growth of hybrid yellow catfish. A. senticosus is a healthy feed additive, and the appropriate dietary supplementation rate is 2–4 g/kg.
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- Ming Xiao Li
- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fishes and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fishes and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fishes and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fishes and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fishes and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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Das S, Shyamal S, Durica DS. Analysis of Annotation and Differential Expression Methods used in RNA-seq Studies in Crustacean Systems. Integr Comp Biol 2018; 56:1067-1079. [PMID: 27940611 DOI: 10.1093/icb/icw117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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In the field of crustacean biology, usage of RNA-seq to study gene expression is rapidly growing. Major advances in sequencing technology have contributed to the ability to examine complex patterns of genome activity in a wide range of organisms that are extensively used for comparative physiology, ecology and evolution, environmental monitoring, and commercial aquaculture. Relative to insect and vertebrate model organisms, however, information on the organization of crustacean genomes is virtually nonexistent, making de novo transcriptome assembly, annotation and quantification problematic and challenging. We present here a summary of the methodologies and software analyses employed in 23 recent publications, which describe de novo transcriptome assembly, annotation, and differential gene expression in a variety of crustacean experimental systems. We focus on establishing a series of best practices that will allow for investigators to produce datasets that are understandable, reproducible, and of general utility for related analyses and cross-study comparisons.
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- Sunetra Das
- *Department of Biology, Colorado State University, 1878 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA;
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- Department of Biology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
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Farlora R, Nuñez-Acuña G, Gallardo-Escárate C. Prohibitin-2 gene reveals sex-related differences in the salmon louse Caligus rogercresseyi. Gene 2015; 564:73-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2015.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Li Y, Hui M, Cui Z, Liu Y, Song C, Shi G. Comparative transcriptomic analysis provides insights into the molecular basis of the metamorphosis and nutrition metabolism change from zoeae to megalopae in Eriocheir sinensis. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2015; 13:1-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2014.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Revised: 10/27/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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