Biochemical Mapping of Pyrodinium bahamense Unveils Molecular Underpinnings behind Organismal Processes

Summary

Characterization of the proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids of P. bahamense based on mass spectrometry and chromatographic analyses provided baseline information on the biochemical characteristics of P. bahamense at the vegetative stage. These gave new insights into the cellular machinery behind this environmentally important organism. The molecular characterization has, in part, corroborated previous observations on the biological and ecological behaviors of P. bahamense. The biochemical analyses further highlighted the contribution of microorganisms associated with P. bahamense.

Significance

This work aims to comprehensively characterize the lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins of the vegetative form of Pyrodinium bahamanse to obtain insights into the biochemical processes in this environmentally relevant dinoflagellate.

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Authors:

Bryan John J. Subong (Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo)
Zabrina Bernice L. Malto (Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines)
Arturo O. Lluisma (Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines)
Rhodora V. Azanza (Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines)
Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes (Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines)

Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222413332