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Schuster A, Pomponi SA, Pisera A, Cárdenas P, Kelly M, Wörheide G, Erpenbeck D. Systematics of 'lithistid' tetractinellid demosponges from the Tropical Western Atlantic-implications for phylodiversity and bathymetric distribution. PeerJ 2021; 9:e10775. [PMID: 33859870 PMCID: PMC8020874 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Among all present demosponges, lithistids represent a polyphyletic group with exceptionally well-preserved fossils dating back to the Cambrian. Knowledge of their recent diversity, particularly in the Tropical Western Atlantic Ocean (TWA) where they are common in deep waters, is scarce making any comparison between present and past major 'lithistid' faunas difficult. In addition, the lack of sufficient molecular and morphological data hamper any predictions on phylogenetic relationships or phylodiversity from this region. The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI, Fort Pierce, Florida) holds the largest collection of TWA lithistid sponges worldwide, however, the majority remain to be taxonomically identified and revised. Principal Findings In this study we provide sequences of 249 lithistid demosponges using two independent molecular markers (28S rDNA (C1-D2) and cox1 mtDNA). In addition, a morphological documentation of 70 lithistid specimens is provided in the database of the Sponge Barcoding Project (SBP). This integrated dataset represents the largest and most comprehensive of the TWA lithistids to date. The phylogenetic diversity of 'lithistid' demosponges in the Bahamas and Jamaica are high in comparison to other TWA regions; Theonellidae and Corallistidae dominate the fauna, while Neopeltidae and Macandrewiidae are rare. A proposed tetractinellid suborder, one undescribed genus and several undescribed species are recognized and the Pacific 'lithistid' genera, Herengeria and Awhiowhio, are reported from the TWA for the first time. The higher-taxa relationships of desma-bearing tetractinellids are discussed and topics for revision suggested. Conclusion This first integrative approach of TWA 'lithistid' demosponges contributes to a better understanding of their phylogenetic affinities, diversity and bathymetric distribution patterns within the TWA. As in the Pacific, the TWA 'lithistid' demosponges dominate deep-water habitats. Deeper taxonomic investigations will undoubtedly contribute to a better comparison between present major 'lithistid' faunas and their fossil record in the Mesozoic.
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- Astrid Schuster
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.,Current affiliation: Department of Biology, Nordcee, Southern University of Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Ft Pierce, FL, USA
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- Institute of Paleobiology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warszawa, Poland
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- Pharmacognosy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- National Centre for Coasts and Oceans, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.,GeoBio-Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.,SNSB-Bayerische Staatssammlung für Paläontologie und Geologie, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.,GeoBio-Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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Schuster A, Erpenbeck D, Pisera A, Hooper J, Bryce M, Fromont J, Wörheide G. Deceptive desmas: molecular phylogenetics suggests a new classification and uncovers convergent evolution of lithistid demosponges. PLoS One 2015; 10:e116038. [PMID: 25565279 PMCID: PMC4286238 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Reconciling the fossil record with molecular phylogenies to enhance the understanding of animal evolution is a challenging task, especially for taxa with a mostly poor fossil record, such as sponges (Porifera). 'Lithistida', a polyphyletic group of recent and fossil sponges, are an exception as they provide the richest fossil record among demosponges. Lithistids, currently encompassing 13 families, 41 genera and >300 recent species, are defined by the common possession of peculiar siliceous spicules (desmas) that characteristically form rigid articulated skeletons. Their phylogenetic relationships are to a large extent unresolved and there has been no (taxonomically) comprehensive analysis to formally reallocate lithistid taxa to their closest relatives. This study, based on the most comprehensive molecular and morphological investigation of 'lithistid' demosponges to date, corroborates some previous weakly-supported hypotheses, and provides novel insights into the evolutionary relationships of the previous 'order Lithistida'. Based on molecular data (partial mtDNA CO1 and 28S rDNA sequences), we show that 8 out of 13 'Lithistida' families belong to the order Astrophorida, whereas Scleritodermidae and Siphonidiidae form a separate monophyletic clade within Tetractinellida. Most lithistid astrophorids are dispersed between different clades of the Astrophorida and we propose to formally reallocate them, respectively. Corallistidae, Theonellidae and Phymatellidae are monophyletic, whereas the families Pleromidae and Scleritodermidae are polyphyletic. Family Desmanthidae is polyphyletic and groups within Halichondriidae--we formally propose a reallocation. The sister group relationship of the family Vetulinidae to Spongillida is confirmed and we propose here for the first time to include Vetulina into a new Order Sphaerocladina. Megascleres and microscleres possibly evolved and/or were lost several times independently in different 'lithistid' taxa, and microscleres might at least be four times more likely lost than megascleres. Desma spicules occasionally may have undergone secondary losses too. Our study provides a framework for further detailed investigations of this important demosponge group.
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- Astrid Schuster
- Department of Earth- & Environmental Sciences, Palaeontology and Geobiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Richard-Wagner Str. 10, 80333 Munich, Germany
- SNSB – Bavarian State Collections of Palaeontology and Geology, Richard-Wagner Str. 10, 80333 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Earth- & Environmental Sciences, Palaeontology and Geobiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Richard-Wagner Str. 10, 80333 Munich, Germany
- GeoBio-Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Richard-Wagner Str. 10, 80333 Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Paleobiology, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warszawa, Poland
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- Queensland Museum, PO Box 3300, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
- Eskitis Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Queensland Museum, PO Box 3300, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
- Department of Aquatic Zoology, Western Australian Museum, Locked Bag 49, Welshpool DC, Western Australia, 6986, Australia
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- Department of Aquatic Zoology, Western Australian Museum, Locked Bag 49, Welshpool DC, Western Australia, 6986, Australia
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- Department of Earth- & Environmental Sciences, Palaeontology and Geobiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Richard-Wagner Str. 10, 80333 Munich, Germany
- SNSB – Bavarian State Collections of Palaeontology and Geology, Richard-Wagner Str. 10, 80333 Munich, Germany
- GeoBio-Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Richard-Wagner Str. 10, 80333 Munich, Germany
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Espiritu RA, Matsumori N, Murata M, Nishimura S, Kakeya H, Matsunaga S, Yoshida M. Interaction between the marine sponge cyclic peptide theonellamide A and sterols in lipid bilayers as viewed by surface plasmon resonance and solid-state (2)H nuclear magnetic resonance. Biochemistry 2013; 52:2410-8. [PMID: 23477347 DOI: 10.1021/bi4000854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Theonellamides (TNMs) are members of a distinctive family of antifungal and cytotoxic bicyclic dodecapeptides isolated from the marine sponge Theonella sp. Recently, it has been shown that TNMs recognize 3β-hydroxysterol-containing membranes, induce glucan overproduction, and damage cellular membranes. However, to date, the detailed mode of sterol binding at a molecular level has not been determined. In this study, to gain insight into the mechanism of sterol recognition of TNM in lipid bilayers, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) experiments and solid-state deuterium nuclear magnetic resonance ((2)H NMR) measurements were performed on theonellamide A (TNM-A). SPR results revealed that the incorporation of 10 mol % cholesterol or ergosterol into 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (POPC) membranes significantly enhances the affinity of the peptide for the membrane, particularly in the initial binding to the membrane surface. These findings, together with the fact that binding of TNM-A to epicholesterol (3α-cholesterol)-containing liposomes and pure POPC liposomes was comparably weak, confirmed the preference of the peptide for the 3β-hydroxysterol-containing membranes. To further establish the formation of the complex of TNM-A with 3β-hydroxysterols in lipid bilayers, solid-state (2)H NMR measurements were conducted using deuterium-labeled cholesterol, ergosterol, or epicholesterol. The (2)H NMR spectra showed that TNM-A significantly inhibits the fast rotational motion of cholesterol and ergosterol, but not epicholesterol, therefore verifying the direct complexation between TNM-A and 3β-hydroxysterols in lipid bilayers. This study demonstrates that TNM-A directly recognizes the 3β-OH moiety of sterols, which greatly facilitates its binding to bilayer membranes.
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- Rafael Atillo Espiritu
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan
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Mani L, Jullian V, Mourkazel B, Valentin A, Dubois J, Cresteil T, Folcher E, Hooper JNA, Erpenbeck D, Aalbersberg W, Debitus C. New antiplasmodial bromotyrosine derivatives from Suberea ianthelliformis Lendenfeld, 1888. Chem Biodivers 2013; 9:1436-51. [PMID: 22899605 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201100309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Four samples of Suberea ianthelliformis were investigated and furnished five new and 13 known brominated tyrosine-derived compounds. Two of the new compounds were identified as araplysillin N20-formamide and its N-oxide derivative. Three other new compounds, araplysillins IV, V, and VI, were isolated and identified as analogs of araplysillin II. Most of these compounds exhibit moderate inhibitory activities against chloroquine-resistant and -sensitive strains of Plasmodium falciparum, and were investigated for their PFTase inhibitory properties. The chemical content of the investigated sponges is correlated with their molecular phylogeny.
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- Luke Mani
- UMR 152, IRD, 118, route de Narbonne, FR-31062 Toulouse cedex 9, France
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Winder PL, Pomponi SA, Wright AE. Natural products from the Lithistida: a review of the literature since 2000. Mar Drugs 2011; 9:2643-2682. [PMID: 22363244 PMCID: PMC3280575 DOI: 10.3390/md9122643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Revised: 11/09/2011] [Accepted: 12/06/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Lithistid sponges are known to produce a diverse array of compounds ranging from polyketides, cyclic and linear peptides, alkaloids, pigments, lipids, and sterols. A majority of these structurally complex compounds have very potent and interesting biological activities. It has been a decade since a thorough review has been published that summarizes the literature on the natural products reported from this amazing sponge order. This review provides an update on the current taxonomic classification of the Lithistida, describes structures and biological activities of 131 new natural products, and discusses highlights from the total syntheses of 16 compounds from marine sponges of the Order Lithistida providing a compilation of the literature since the last review published in 2002.
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- Priscilla L Winder
- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution at Florida Atlantic University, Center for Marine Biomedical and Biotechnology Research, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946, USA
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution at Florida Atlantic University, Center for Marine Biomedical and Biotechnology Research, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946, USA
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution at Florida Atlantic University, Center for Marine Biomedical and Biotechnology Research, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946, USA
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Paterson I, Dalby SM, Roberts JC, Naylor GJ, Guzmán EA, Isbrucker R, Pitts TP, Linley P, Divlianska D, Reed JK, Wright AE. Leiodermatolide, a potent antimitotic macrolide from the marine sponge Leiodermatium sp. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011; 50:3219-23. [PMID: 21374771 PMCID: PMC3875319 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201007719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2010] [Revised: 01/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Leiodermatolide is a structurally unique macrolide, isolated from the deep-water marine sponge Leiodermatium sp ., which exhibits potent antiproliferative activity against a range of human cancer cell lines (IC50 <10 nM) and dramatic effects on spindle formation in mitotic cells. Its unprecedented polyketide skeleton and stereochemistry were established using a combination of experimental and computational (DP4) NMR methods, and molecular modelling.
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- Ian Paterson
- University Chemical Laboratory, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK, Fax: (+44)1223-336362, Homepage: http://www-paterson.ch.cam.ac.uk/
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- University Chemical Laboratory, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK, Fax: (+44)1223-336362, Homepage: http://www-paterson.ch.cam.ac.uk/
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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- University Chemical Laboratory, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK, Fax: (+44)1223-336362, Homepage: http://www-paterson.ch.cam.ac.uk/
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA FL 34946, Fax: (+00)1-772-242-2332
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Paterson I, Dalby SM, Roberts JC, Naylor GJ, Guzmán EA, Isbrucker R, Pitts TP, Linley P, Divlianska D, Reed JK, Wright AE. Leiodermatolide, a Potent Antimitotic Macrolide from the Marine Sponge Leiodermatium sp. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201007719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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