Progress on the usage of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis in marine ecotoxicology: A review

Li, Xiaodong; Wang, Xinyi; Xu, Mengen; Jiang, Yong; Tian, Yun; Wang, Xiaocheng

doi:10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105678

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“…Microalgae have garnered attention for their potential benefits in aquaculture, contributing to various aspects of fish health and overall industry sustainability (as a growth enhancer, immunostimulant, antioxidant, and source of disease resistance). Incorporating microalgae into aquaculture practices aligns with the broader goals of sustainable and responsible aquaculture, addressing both economic and environmental considerations [155][156][157][158][159]. Microalgae in aquaculture practices offer a holistic approach to water quality management, nutrient cycling, and environmental sustainability.…”

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Use of Algae in Aquaculture: A Review

Vijayaram,

Ringø,

Ghafarifarsani

et al. 2024

Fishes

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The utilization of algae in aquaculture is environmentally friendly, safe, and cost-effective and can effectively substitute for fish meal and fish oil in aquatic feeds. Incorporating algae as dietary supplements leads to significant enhancements in aquatic animals’ health and also improves the aquatic ecosystem. Algae are rich sources of nutrients and serve as the foundational food source in the aquatic food chain. Currently, 40 different algae species are employed in aquaculture. Furthermore, algae contributes to elevating the overall quality of aquatic feed products. Aquaculture stands as the most vital food production sector globally; however, challenges such as infection outbreaks and aquatic environmental pollution pose significant threats to the sustainable growth of this industry. An alternative strategy for mitigating environmental issues and improving aquatic production involves the utilization of algae. The novelty in the applications of algae in aquaculture stems from their multifaceted roles and benefits, such as their capacity to improve water quality, serve as nutrient-rich feed supplements, and enhance the overall health and productivity of aquatic species. These versatile applications of algae represent a fresh and innovative approach to sustainable aquaculture practices. This review furnishes insights into the use of algae, algae extracts, or components derived from algae to enhance water quality. Additionally, it covers the utilization of algae-based feed supplements, boosting of the immune system, enhanced growth performance, and disease resistance in aquatic animals.

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Use of Algae in Aquaculture: A Review

Vijayaram,

Ringø,

Ghafarifarsani

et al. 2024

Fishes

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“…Since the toxic potential of K. mikimotoi on marine organisms, including shellfish, is well correlated with its toxicity against rotifer [ 303 , 304 ], the response of rotifer to the algae could be a reliable assay for evaluating K. mikimotoi toxicity. Moreover, a recent review [ 305 ] indicated that rotifer could be useful for marine ecotoxicology studies. Thus, the results suggest that NGU04 can exert potent toxicity on shellfish, as well as on fish.…”

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Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) by Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)-Forming Phytoplankton and Their Potential Impact on Surrounding Living Organisms

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Most marine phytoplankton with relatively high ROS generation rates are categorized as harmful algal bloom (HAB)-forming species, among which Chattonella genera is the highest ROS-producing phytoplankton. In this review, we examined marine microalgae with ROS-producing activities, with focus on Chattonella genera. Several studies suggest that Chattonella produces superoxide via the activities of an enzyme similar to NADPH oxidase located on glycocalyx, a cell surface structure, while hydrogen peroxide is generated inside the cell by different pathways. Additionally, hydroxyl radical has been detected in Chattonella cell suspension. By the physical stimulation, such as passing through between the gill lamellas of fish, the glycocalyx is easily discharged from the flagellate cells and attached on the gill surface, where ROS are continuously produced, which might cause gill tissue damage and fish death. Comparative studies using several strains of Chattonella showed that ROS production rate and ichthyotoxicity of Chattonella is well correlated. Furthermore, significant levels of ROS have been reported in other raphidophytes and dinoflagellates, such as Cochlodinium polykrikoides and Karenia mikimotoi. Chattonella is the most extensively studied phytoplankton in terms of ROS production and its biological functions. Therefore, this review examined the potential ecophysiological roles of extracellular ROS production by marine microalgae in aquatic environment.

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“…Rotifers are crucial zooplankton in marine ecosystems, and the species Brachionus plicatilis is widely used as a model organism for toxicity assessment for marine ecosystems [ 3 ]. Our previous study has systematically assessed the toxic effects of 2,2′,4,4′-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47), the most biotoxic congener of PBDEs on B. plicatilis , and preliminarily elucidated the mechanism of toxicity.…”

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Purine Metabolism and Pyrimidine Metabolism Alteration Is a Potential Mechanism of BDE-47-Induced Apoptosis in Marine Rotifer Brachionus plicatilis

Cao

Wang

You

et al. 2023

IJMS

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This present study was conducted to provide evidence and an explanation for the apoptosis that occurs in the marine rotifer Brachionus plicatilis when facing 2,2′,4,4′-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) stress. Metabolomics analysis showed that aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, and arginine biosynthesis were the top three sensitive pathways to BDE-47 exposure, which resulted in the reduction in the amino acid pool level. Pyrimidine metabolism and purine metabolism pathways were also significantly influenced, and the purine and pyrimidine content were obviously reduced in the low (0.02 mg/L) and middle (0.1 mg/L) concentration groups while increased in the high (0.5 mg/L) concentration group, evidencing the disorder of nucleotide synthesis and decomposition in B. plicatilis. The biochemical detection of the key enzymes in purine metabolism and pyrimidine metabolism showed the downregulation of Glutamine Synthetase (GS) protein expression and the elevation of Xanthine Oxidase (XOD) activity, which suggested the impaired DNA repair and ROS overproduction. The content of DNA damage biomarker (8-OHdG) increased in treatment groups, and the p53 signaling pathway was found to be activated, as indicated by the elevation of the p53 protein expression and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. The ROS scavenger (N-acetyl-L-cysteine, NAC) addition effectively alleviated not only ROS overproduction but also DNA damage as well as the activation of apoptosis. The combined results backed up the speculation that purine metabolism and pyrimidine metabolism alteration play a pivotal role in BDE-47-induced ROS overproduction and DNA damage, and the consequent activation of the p53 signaling pathway led to the observed apoptosis in B. plicatilis.

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Progress on the usage of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis in marine ecotoxicology: A review

Cited by 20 publications

References 129 publications

Use of Algae in Aquaculture: A Review

Use of Algae in Aquaculture: A Review

Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) by Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)-Forming Phytoplankton and Their Potential Impact on Surrounding Living Organisms

Purine Metabolism and Pyrimidine Metabolism Alteration Is a Potential Mechanism of BDE-47-Induced Apoptosis in Marine Rotifer Brachionus plicatilis

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