Transcriptome–proteome compendium of the Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba): Metabolic potential and repertoire of hydrolytic enzymes

Abstract: The Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba Dana) is a keystone species in the Southern Ocean that uses an arsenal of hydrolases for biomacromolecule decomposition to effectively digest its omnivorous diet. The present study builds on a hybrid‐assembled transcriptome (13,671 ORFs) combined with comprehensive proteome profiling. The analysis of individual krill compartments allowed detection of significantly more different proteins compared to that of the entire animal (1464 vs. 294 proteins). The nearby krill sampling stations in the Bransfield Strait (Antarctic Peninsula) yielded rather uniform proteome datasets. Proteins related to energy production and lipid degradation were particularly abundant in the abdomen, agreeing with the high energy demand of muscle tissue. A total of 378 different biomacromolecule hydrolysing enzymes were detected, including 250 proteases, 99 CAZymes, 14 nucleases and 15 lipases. The large repertoire in proteases is in accord with the protein‐rich diet affiliated with E. superba’s omnivorous lifestyle and complex biology. The richness in chitin‐degrading enzymes allows not only digestion of zooplankton diet, but also the utilisation of the discharged exoskeleton after moulting.

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Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Transcriptome–proteome compendium of the Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba): Metabolic potential and repertoire of hydrolytic enzymes ; day:26 ; month:07 ; year:2022 ; extent:15
Proteomics ; (26.07.2022) (gesamt 15)

Creator
Möller, Lars
Vainstein, Yeheven
Wöhlbrand, Lars
Dörries, Marvin
Meyer, Bettina
Sohn, Kai
Rabus, Ralf

DOI
10.1002/pmic.202100404
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022072615162794707804
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Möller, Lars
  • Vainstein, Yeheven
  • Wöhlbrand, Lars
  • Dörries, Marvin
  • Meyer, Bettina
  • Sohn, Kai
  • Rabus, Ralf

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