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Integrated biochemical, transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses provide insight into heat stress response in Yangtze sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus).

Authors :
Chen, Yeyu
Wu, Xiaoyun
Lai, Jiansheng
Liu, Ya
Song, Mingjiang
Li, Feiyang
Gong, Quan
Source :
Ecotoxicology & Environmental Safety; Jan2023, Vol. 249, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Temperature fluctuations caused by climate change and global warming pose a great threat to various species. Most fish are particularly vulnerable to elevated temperatures. Understanding the mechanism of high-temperature tolerance in fish can be beneficial for proposing effective strategies to help fish cope with global warming. In this study, we systematically studied the effects of high temperature on Acipenser dabryanus , an ancient living fossil and flagship species of the Yangtze River, at the histological, biochemical, transcriptomic and metabolomic levels. Intestinal and liver tissues from the control groups (18 °C) and acute heat stress groups (30 °C) of A. dabryanus were sampled for histological observation and liver tissues were assessed for transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling. Histopathological analysis showed that the intestine and liver tissues were damaged after heat stress. The plasma cortisol content and the levels of oxidative stress markers (catalase/glutathione reductase) and two aminotransferases (aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase) increased significantly in response to acute heat stress. Transcriptomic and metabolomic methods showed 6707 upregulated and 4189 downregulated genes and 64 upregulated and 78 downregulated metabolites in the heat stress group. Heat shock protein (HSP) genes showed striking changes in expression under heat stress, with 21 genes belonging to the HSP30, HSP40, HSP60, HSP70 and HSP90 families significantly upregulated by short-term heat stress. The majority of genes associated with ubiquitin and various immune-related pathways were also markedly upregulated in the heat stress group. In addition, the combined analysis of metabolites and gene profiles suggested an enhancement of amino acid metabolism and glycometabolism and the suppression of fatty acid metabolism during heat stress, which could be a potential energy conservation strategy for A. dabryanus. To the best of our knowledge, the present study represents the first attempt to reveal the mechanisms of heat stress responses in A. dabryanus, which can provide insights into improved cultivation of fish in response to global warming. [Display omitted] • Heat stress induced protective responses in the antioxidant system of Acipenser dabryanus. • HSP genes showed striking changes in expression under heat stress. • Genes involved in ubiquitin and various immune-related pathways were significantly upregulated by heat stress. • Heat stress caused an enhancement of amino acid metabolism and glycometabolism and a suppression of fatty acid metabolism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01476513
Volume :
249
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ecotoxicology & Environmental Safety
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161121374
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114366