Decoding Microcystis aeruginosa quorum sensing through AHL-mediated transcriptomic molecular regulation mechanisms
Microcystis aeruginosa
Homoserine
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172101
Publication Date:
2024-03-29T16:12:00Z
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ABSTRACT
Acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) serves as a key signaling molecule for quorum sensing (QS) in bacteria. QS-related genes and physiological processes in Microcystis aeruginosa remain elusive. In this study, we elucidated the regulatory role of AHL-mediated QS in M. aeruginosa. Using AHL activity extract and transcriptomic analysis, we revealed significant effects of the AHL on growth and photosynthesis. AHL significantly increased chlorophyll a (Chl-a) content and accelerated photosynthetic rate thereby promoting growth. Transcriptome analysis revealed that AHL stimulated the up-regulation of photosynthesis-related genes (apcABF, petE, psaBFK, psbUV, etc.) as well as nitrogen metabolism and ribosomal metabolism. In addition, AHL-regulated pathways are associated with lipopolysaccharide and phenazine synthesis. Our findings deepen the understanding of the QS system in M. aeruginosa and are important for gaining insights into the role of QS in Microcystis bloom formation. It also provides new insights into the prevalence of M. aeruginosa in water blooms.
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