Abstract
Due to their high-water content and low nutritional value, jellyfish have long been considered ‘dead ends’ in marine food webs. However, it was revealed that silver pomfret (Pampus argenteus) preferentially hunts jellyfish, and consuming jellyfish alters intestine histology. To better understand the physiological responses of midgut tissues after consuming jellyfish, we compared the transcriptomes and proteomes of jellyfish-fed and jellyfish-unfed groups, and identified 1167 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 471 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs). Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis showed that unsaturated fatty acid metabolism pathways, especially cholesterol metabolism, were the most enriched biological pathways. Apolipoprotein E was downregulated at both transcriptome and proteome levels, and it was found to negatively regulate jellyfish consumption. These results provide deep insight into the molecular mechanisms regulating jellyfish consumption in Pampus argenteus.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
