Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals deep molecular landscapes in stony coral Montipora clade

doi:10.3389/fgene.2023.1297483

	Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals deep molecular landscapes in stony coral Montipora clade
	Han, Tingyu 3; Liao, Xin 2; Guo, Zhuojun 3; Chen, J. -Y 1; He, Chunpeng 3; Lu, Zuhong 3
刊名	FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
	2023-11-07
卷号	14 页码:17
关键词	scleractinian coral full-length transcriptome genetic conservation gene expression profile biomineralization immune response stress response adaptation
DOI	10.3389/fgene.2023.1297483
通讯作者	He, Chunpeng(cphe@seu.edu.cn) ; Lu, Zuhong(zhlu@seu.edu.cn)
英文摘要	Introduction: Coral reefs, among the most invaluable ecosystems in the world, face escalating threats from climate change and anthropogenic activities. To decipher the genetic underpinnings of coral adaptation and resilience, we undertook comprehensive transcriptome profiling of two emblematic coral species, Montipora foliosa and Montipora capricornis, leveraging PacBio Iso-Seq technology. These species were strategically selected for their ecological significance and their taxonomic proximity within the Anthozoa class.Methods: Our study encompassed the generation of pristine transcriptomes, followed by thorough functional annotation via diverse databases. Subsequently, we quantified transcript abundance and scrutinized gene expression patterns, revealing notable distinctions between the two species.Results: Intriguingly, shared orthologous genes were identified across a spectrum of coral species, highlighting a substantial genetic conservation within scleractinian corals. Importantly, a subset of genes, integral to biomineralization processes, emerged as exclusive to scleractinian corals, shedding light on their intricate evolutionary history. Furthermore, we discerned pronounced upregulation of genes linked to immunity, stress response, and oxidative-reduction processes in M. foliosa relative to M. capricornis. These findings hint at the presence of more robust mechanisms in M. foliosa for maintaining internal equilibrium and effectively navigating external challenges, underpinning its potential ecological advantage. Beyond elucidating genetic adaptation in corals, our research underscores the urgency of preserving genetic diversity within coral populations.Discussion: These insights hold promise for informed conservation strategies aimed at safeguarding these imperiled ecosystems, bearing ecological and economic significance. In synthesis, our study seamlessly integrates genomic inquiry with ecological relevance, bridging the gap between molecular insights and the imperative to conserve coral reefs in the face of mounting threats.
资助项目	The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This research was funded by the special funding for Science and Technology bases and talents of Guangxi Province, grant number AD20159032[AD20159032] ; special funding for Science and Technology bases and talents of Guangxi Province[Sklb2021-k02] ; open research fund of State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University ; Big Data Computing Center of Southeast University
WOS关键词	COMPLETE MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME ; REEF-BUILDING CORALS ; PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS ; SCLERACTINIAN CORALS ; OCEAN ACIDIFICATION ; ORGANIC MATRIX ; CLIMATE-CHANGE ; SEA-ANEMONE ; RESPONSES ; PROGRAM
WOS研究方向	Genetics & Heredity
语种	英语
出版者	FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
WOS记录号	WOS:001106063500001
资助机构	The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This research was funded by the special funding for Science and Technology bases and talents of Guangxi Province, grant number AD20159032 ; special funding for Science and Technology bases and talents of Guangxi Province ; open research fund of State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University ; Big Data Computing Center of Southeast University
内容类型	期刊论文
源URL	[http://ir.nigpas.ac.cn/handle/332004/43156]
专题	中国科学院南京地质古生物研究所
通讯作者	He, Chunpeng; Lu, Zuhong
作者单位	1.Nanjing Inst Geol & Paleontol, Nanjing, Peoples R China 2.Guangxi Mangrove Res Ctr, Guangxi Key Lab Mangrove Conservat & Utilizat, Beihai, Peoples R China 3.Southeast Univ, Sch Biol Sci & Med Engn, State Key Lab Bioelect, Nanjing, Peoples R China
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Han, Tingyu,Liao, Xin,Guo, Zhuojun,et al. Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals deep molecular landscapes in stony coral Montipora clade[J]. FRONTIERS IN GENETICS,2023,14:17.
APA	Han, Tingyu,Liao, Xin,Guo, Zhuojun,Chen, J. -Y,He, Chunpeng,&Lu, Zuhong.(2023).Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals deep molecular landscapes in stony coral Montipora clade.FRONTIERS IN GENETICS,14,17.
MLA	Han, Tingyu,et al."Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals deep molecular landscapes in stony coral Montipora clade".FRONTIERS IN GENETICS 14(2023):17.