Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress
Oreochromis aureus is an economically valuable fish species, but its domestication in saline environments remains unexplored, with limited reports on how salinity stress affects its physiological functions and acclimation-related mechanisms. Thus, this study collected O. aureus exposed to different...
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| description | Oreochromis aureus is an economically valuable fish species, but its domestication in saline environments remains unexplored, with limited reports on how salinity stress affects its physiological functions and acclimation-related mechanisms. Thus, this study collected O. aureus exposed to different salinity stress levels (0 ‰, 3 ‰, 7 ‰, and 11 ‰) and analyzed their growth performance, histopathology, physiological functions, and transcriptome. The results showed that salinity stress had no significant effect on growth performance. Salinity stress damaged gill tissues, decreased physiological and antioxidant activities, increased osmotic and antimicrobial activities, and altered digestive functions. Comparative transcriptome analyses identified 38,910 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), of which 11,488 were common to the three comparisons. These DEGs were significantly associated with specific salinity stress response-related KEGG pathways, including Sphingolipid signaling pathway, Lysosome, Phagosome, and Focal adhesion. The present results identify 1 GO term (regulation of biological proces) in response to salinity stress. Furthermore, 15 candidate genes related to salinity stress responses and physiological functions were also identified. (e.g., TLR2, NCF2, Sptlc2, and ctsd). On the basis of GO, KEGG and STEM analyses, the data enabled the development of a mechanistic model that details how O. aureus adapts to salinity stress by regulating physiological changes. Finally, RT-qPCR assays verified the accuracy and reliability of the high-throughput sequencing results. This study enhances our understanding of O. aureus adaptive strategies under salinity stress, while also providing relevant theoretical insights into the domestication of fish under saline conditions and the mechanisms mediating adaptations to saline aquatic environments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-424f00282c584094986d1a53378800862025-02-06T05:12:17ZengElsevierAquaculture Reports2352-51342025-03-0140102608Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stressChang Yuan0Kangqi Zhou1Xianhui Pan2Yong Lin3Junqi Qin4Dapeng Wang5Zhong Chen6Xuesong Du7Yin Huang8Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaCorrespondence to:: Room 118, Scientific Research Building No. 1, Qingshan Road No. 8, Nanning City, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaCorrespondence to: Room 205, Scientific Research Building No. 2, Qingshan Road No. 8, Nanning City, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Farming in Guangxi, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, ChinaOreochromis aureus is an economically valuable fish species, but its domestication in saline environments remains unexplored, with limited reports on how salinity stress affects its physiological functions and acclimation-related mechanisms. Thus, this study collected O. aureus exposed to different salinity stress levels (0 ‰, 3 ‰, 7 ‰, and 11 ‰) and analyzed their growth performance, histopathology, physiological functions, and transcriptome. The results showed that salinity stress had no significant effect on growth performance. Salinity stress damaged gill tissues, decreased physiological and antioxidant activities, increased osmotic and antimicrobial activities, and altered digestive functions. Comparative transcriptome analyses identified 38,910 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), of which 11,488 were common to the three comparisons. These DEGs were significantly associated with specific salinity stress response-related KEGG pathways, including Sphingolipid signaling pathway, Lysosome, Phagosome, and Focal adhesion. The present results identify 1 GO term (regulation of biological proces) in response to salinity stress. Furthermore, 15 candidate genes related to salinity stress responses and physiological functions were also identified. (e.g., TLR2, NCF2, Sptlc2, and ctsd). On the basis of GO, KEGG and STEM analyses, the data enabled the development of a mechanistic model that details how O. aureus adapts to salinity stress by regulating physiological changes. Finally, RT-qPCR assays verified the accuracy and reliability of the high-throughput sequencing results. This study enhances our understanding of O. aureus adaptive strategies under salinity stress, while also providing relevant theoretical insights into the domestication of fish under saline conditions and the mechanisms mediating adaptations to saline aquatic environments.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513424006963Oreochromis aureusSalinity stressPhysiological functionTranscriptome |
| spellingShingle | Chang Yuan Kangqi Zhou Xianhui Pan Yong Lin Junqi Qin Dapeng Wang Zhong Chen Xuesong Du Yin Huang Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress Aquaculture Reports Oreochromis aureus Salinity stress Physiological function Transcriptome |
| title | Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress |
| title_full | Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress |
| title_fullStr | Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress |
| title_short | Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress |
| title_sort | comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in oreochromis aureus under salinity stress |
| topic | Oreochromis aureus Salinity stress Physiological function Transcriptome |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513424006963 |
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