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Wang Y, Dong Y, Duan X, Luan Y, Li Q, Pang Y, Sun F, Gou M. A complete prostaglandin pathway from synthesis to inactivation in the oral gland of the jawless vertebrate lamprey, Lethenteron camtschaticum. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 148:104903. [PMID: 37541459 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2023.104903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Information on the prostaglandin pathway in lampreys is limited. Here, five genes related to the prostaglandin pathway from synthesis to inactivation, namely, phospholipase A2, cyclooxygenase-2, prostaglandin E synthase 3, prostaglandin D synthase, and 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase [NAD(+)], were screened and cloned from the lamprey, Lethenteron camtschaticum. Bioinformatic analysis showed that these lamprey genes are relatively conserved with teleost genes in domains, motifs, gene structure and 3D structure. Analysis of expression distribution of the genes in lamprey tissues revealed that a complete prostaglandin pathway from synthesis to inactivation exists in the oral gland of lamprey, especially the key gene of prostaglandin synthesis cyclooxygenase-2, which was highly expressed in the oral gland. Furthermore, cyclooxygenase-2 expression increased after LPS and Poly I:C stimulations. Using our established spatial metabolite database LampreyDB, six prostaglandin-related metabolites were screened from the oral gland of lamprey, four of which were highly expressed in the oral gland. This study provides new insights into prostaglandin synthesis and inactivation pathways in lamprey, thereby improving our understanding of the origin and evolution of the prostaglandin pathway and contributing to the recognition of lamprey regulatory mechanisms in development and immunity.
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- Yaocen Wang
- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- Metabolite Medicine Division, BLAVATNIK CENTER for Drug Discovery, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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Chiang N, Riley IR, Dalli J, Rodriguez AR, Spur BW, Serhan CN. New maresin conjugates in tissue regeneration pathway counters leukotriene D 4-stimulated vascular responses. FASEB J 2018; 32:4043-4052. [PMID: 29490167 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201701493r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Resolution of acute inflammation is governed, in part, by lipid mediator class switching from proinflammatory eicosanoids to specialized proresolving mediators, including a recently identified new pathway of mediators, termed maresin conjugates in tissue regeneration (MCTR), which includes MCTR1, MCTR2, and MCTR3. Here, we addressed whether each MCTR can impact the known vascular actions of cysteinyl leukotrienes. Leukotriene D4 (LTD4; 1.5 nmol/mouse) initiated vascular leakage in mouse cremaster vessels, which was reduced (>75%) by MCTR1 and MCTR2 (0.15 nmol each). With isolated Ciona intestinalis (sea squirt) primordial hearts, LTD4 (1-100 nM) induced negative inotropic action and lowered heartbeats 20-30%. Each MCTR (1-100 nM) prevented LTD4-reduced heart rates. With human cysteinyl leukotriene receptor-1 (CysLT1) expressed in CHO cells, each MCTR (10-100 nM) significantly reduced LTD4-initiated signaling. To assess the contribution of CysLT1 in the proresolving actions of MCTR, we carried out human macrophage (MΦ) phagocytosis. Each MCTR (0.1-10 nM) stimulated human MΦ phagocytosis of live Escherichia coli, whereas LTD4 did not stimulate phagocytosis. MCTR-activated phagocytosis was significantly blocked by a pharmacologic receptor antagonist (MK571). With both CHO-CysLT1 and human MΦs, each MCTR competed for specific [3H]-LTD4 binding with apparent lower affinity than LTD4. Thus, each MCTR functionally interacts with human CysLT1 to pharmacologically counter-regulate vascular responses and stimulate physiologic phagocytosis with MΦs.-Chiang, N., Riley, I. R., Dalli, J., Rodriguez, A. R., Spur, B. W., Serhan, C. N. New maresin conjugates in tissue regeneration pathway counters leukotriene D4-stimulated vascular responses.
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- Nan Chiang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Burkhard S, van Eif V, Garric L, Christoffels VM, Bakkers J. On the Evolution of the Cardiac Pacemaker. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2017; 4:jcdd4020004. [PMID: 29367536 PMCID: PMC5715705 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd4020004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Revised: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The rhythmic contraction of the heart is initiated and controlled by an intrinsic pacemaker system. Cardiac contractions commence at very early embryonic stages and coordination remains crucial for survival. The underlying molecular mechanisms of pacemaker cell development and function are still not fully understood. Heart form and function show high evolutionary conservation. Even in simple contractile cardiac tubes in primitive invertebrates, cardiac function is controlled by intrinsic, autonomous pacemaker cells. Understanding the evolutionary origin and development of cardiac pacemaker cells will help us outline the important pathways and factors involved. Key patterning factors, such as the homeodomain transcription factors Nkx2.5 and Shox2, and the LIM-homeodomain transcription factor Islet-1, components of the T-box (Tbx), and bone morphogenic protein (Bmp) families are well conserved. Here we compare the dominant pacemaking systems in various organisms with respect to the underlying molecular regulation. Comparative analysis of the pathways involved in patterning the pacemaker domain in an evolutionary context might help us outline a common fundamental pacemaker cell gene programme. Special focus is given to pacemaker development in zebrafish, an extensively used model for vertebrate development. Finally, we conclude with a summary of highly conserved key factors in pacemaker cell development and function.
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- Silja Burkhard
- Hubrecht Institute-KNAW and University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Academic Medical Center Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Hubrecht Institute-KNAW and University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Academic Medical Center Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Hubrecht Institute-KNAW and University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Department of Medical Physiology, Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Ascidians are invertebrate chordates with a biphasic life cycle characterized by a dual body plan that displays simplified versions of chordate structures, such as a premetamorphic 40-cell notochord topped by a dorsal nerve cord and postmetamorphic pharyngeal slits. These relatively simple chordates are characterized by rapid development, compact genomes and ease of transgenesis, and thus provide the opportunity to rapidly characterize the genomic organization, developmental function, and transcriptional regulation of evolutionarily conserved gene families. This review summarizes the current knowledge on members of the T-box family of transcription factors in Ciona and other ascidians. In both chordate and nonchordate animals, these genes control a variety of morphogenetic processes, and their mutations are responsible for malformations and developmental defects in organisms ranging from flies to humans. In ascidians, T-box transcription factors are required for the formation and specialization of essential structures, including notochord, muscle, heart, and differentiated neurons. In recent years, the experimental advantages offered by ascidian embryos have allowed the rapid accumulation of a wealth of information on the molecular mechanisms that regulate the expression of T-box genes. These studies have also elucidated the strategies employed by these transcription factors to orchestrate the appropriate spatial and temporal deployment of the numerous target genes that they control.
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- A Di Gregorio
- New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, United States.
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Zhao Y, Wang M, Lindström ME, Li J. Fatty Acid and Lipid Profiles with Emphasis on n-3 Fatty Acids and Phospholipids from Ciona intestinalis. Lipids 2015; 50:1009-27. [PMID: 26233815 DOI: 10.1007/s11745-015-4049-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In order to establish Ciona intestinalis as a new bioresource for n-3 fatty acids-rich marine lipids, the animal was fractionated into tunic and inner body tissues prior to lipid extraction. The lipids obtained were further classified into neutral lipids (NL), glycolipids (GL) and phospholipids (PL) followed by qualitative and quantitative analysis using GC-FID, GC-MS, (1)H NMR, 2D NMR, MALDI-TOF-MS and LC-ESI-MS methods. It was found that the tunic and inner body tissues contained 3.42-4.08% and 15.9-23.4% of lipids respectively. PL was the dominant lipid class (42-60%) irrespective of the anatomic fractions. From all lipid fractions and classes, the major fatty acids were 16:0, 18:1n-9, C20:1n-9, C20:5n-3 (EPA) and C22:6n-3 (DHA). The highest amounts of long chain n-3 fatty acids, mainly EPA and DHA, were located in PL from both body fractions. Cholestanol and cholesterol were the dominant sterols together with noticeable amounts of stellasterol, 22 (Z)-dehydrocholesterol and lathosterol. Several other identified and two yet unidentified sterols were observed for the first time from C. intestinalis. Different molecular species of phosphatidylcholine (34 species), sphingomyelin (2 species), phosphatidylethanolamine (2 species), phosphatidylserine (10 species), phosphatidylglycerol (9 species), ceramide (38 species) and lysophospholipid (5 species) were identified, representing the most systematic PL profiling knowledge so far for the animal. It could be concluded that C. intestinalis lipids should be a good alternative for fish oil with high contents of n-3 fatty acids. The lipids would be more bioavailable due to the presence of the fatty acids being mainly in the form of PL.
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- Yadong Zhao
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Pope EC, Taylor GW, Rowley AF. Biosynthesis and functions of eicosanoids generated by the coelomocytes of the starfish, Asterias rubens. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2007; 147:657-66. [PMID: 17499535 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2007.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2007] [Revised: 04/05/2007] [Accepted: 04/05/2007] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Eicosanoids are a group of oxygenated fatty acid derivatives formed from C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids, including arachidonic and eicosapentaenoic acids. The potential of the coelomocytes of the starfish, Asterias rubens, to generate eicosanoids through the cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways was investigated using reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography, enzyme immunoassay and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The principal LOX product was identified as 8-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (8-HETE) with 8-hydroxyeicosapentaenoic acid (8-HEPE) synthesised at significantly lower levels. No classical prostaglandins (PG), such as PGE2 or PGD2, were found to be generated by ionophore-challenged coelomocytes. Incubation of coelomocytes with lipopolysaccharides from either Escherichia coli or Salmonella abortus failed to induce an increase in generation of LOX products and the presence of 8-HETE (0-25 microM) had no significant effect on the in vitro phagocytic activity of Asterias coelomocytes. Neither indomethacin (a COX inhibitor) or esculetin (a LOX inhibitor) had any effect on the clearance of the bacterium, Vibrio splendidus, from the coelomic cavity of starfish suggesting that products of these enzymes are not involved in such coelomocyte responses to foreign particles.
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- Edward C Pope
- Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Research, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK.
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Rowley AF, Vogan CL, Taylor GW, Clare AS. Prostaglandins in non-insectan invertebrates: recent insights and unsolved problems. J Exp Biol 2005; 208:3-14. [PMID: 15601872 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.01275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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SUMMARYProstaglandins (PG) are oxygenated derivatives of C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids including arachidonic and eicosapentaenoic acids. In mammals, these compounds have been shown to play key roles in haemostasis, sleep-wake regulation, smooth muscle tone, and vaso-, temperature and immune regulation. In invertebrates, PGs have been reported to perform similar roles and are involved in the control of oogenesis and spermatogenesis, ion transport and defence. Although there is often a detailed understanding of the actions of these compounds in invertebrates such as insects, knowledge of their mechanism of biosynthesis is often lacking. This account provides a critical review of our current knowledge on the structure and modes of biosynthesis of PGs in invertebrates, with particular reference to aquatic invertebrates. It emphasises some of the most recent findings, which suggest that some PGs have been misidentified.Prostaglandins in invertebrates can be categorised into two main types; the classical forms, such as PGE2 and PGD2 that are found in mammals, and novel forms including clavulones, bromo- and iodo-vulones and various PGA2 and PGE2 esters. A significant number of reports of PG identification in invertebrates have relied upon methods such as enzyme immunoassay that do not have the necessary specificity to ensure the validity of the identification. For example, in the barnacle Balanus amphitrite, although there are PG-like compounds that bind to antibodies raised against PGE2, mass spectrometric analysis failed to confirm the presence of this and other classical PGs. Therefore, care should be taken in drawing conclusions about what PGs are formed in invertebrates without employing appropriate analytical methods. Finally, the recent publication of the Ciona genome should facilitate studies on the nature and mode of biosynthesis of PGs in this advanced deuterostomate invertebrate.
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- Andrew F Rowley
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK.
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Chiba S, Sasaki A, Nakayama A, Takamura K, Satoh N. Development of Ciona intestinalis juveniles (through 2nd ascidian stage). Zoolog Sci 2004; 21:285-98. [PMID: 15056923 DOI: 10.2108/zsj.21.285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Following the reading of its draft genome sequence and the collection of a large quantity of cDNA information, Ciona intestinalis is now becoming a model organism for whole-genome analyses of the expression and function of developmentally relevant genes. Although most studies have focused on larval structures, the development of the adult form is also very interesting in relation to tissues and organs of vertebrate body. Here we conducted detailed observations of the development of tissues and organs in Ciona intestinalis larva and juveniles until so-called the 2nd ascidian stage. These observations included examination of the oral siphon, tentacle, oral pigments and atrial pigments, atrial siphon, ganglion and neural gland, longitudinal muscle, stigmata, transverse bar and languet, longitudinal bar and papilla, heart, digestive organ, gonad, endostyle, and stalk and villi. The findings from these observations make a new staging system for juvenile development possible. Based on the development of the internal organs, we propose here nine stages (stage 0-stage 8) starting with swimming larvae and proceeding through juveniles until the 2nd ascidian stage. These descriptions and staging system provide a basis for studying cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the development of adult organs and tissues of this basal chordate.
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- Shota Chiba
- Department of Zoology, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Japan.
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Järving R, Järving I, Kurg R, Brash AR, Samel N. On the Evolutionary Origin of Cyclooxygenase (COX) Isozymes. J Biol Chem 2004; 279:13624-33. [PMID: 14732711 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m313258200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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In vertebrates, COX-1 and COX-2, two cyclooxygenase isozymes with different physiological functions and gene regulation, catalyze identical reactions in prostaglandin synthesis. It is still not understood why there are multiple forms of COX enzyme in the same cell type and when the evolutionary duplication of the COX gene occurred. Here we report the structure of two genes encoding for COX isozymes in the coral Gersemia fruticosa, the first non-vertebrate organism from which a cyclooxygenase was characterized. Both genes are about 20 kb in size and consist of nine exons. Intron/exon boundaries are well conserved between coral and mammalian COX genes. mRNAs of the previously reported G. fruticosa COX-A (GenBank trade mark accession number AY004222) and the novel COX-B share 94% sequence identity in the coding regions and less than 30% in the 5'- and 3'-untranslated region. Transcripts of both COX genes are detectable in coral cells, although the transcriptional level of COX-A is 2 orders of magnitude higher than COX-B. Expression of both coral genes in mammalian cells gave functional proteins with similar catalytic properties. By data base analyses we also detected and constructed different pairs of COX genes from the primitive chordates, Ciona savignyi and Ciona intestinalis. These two gene pairs encode proteins with 50% intra-species and only 70% cross-species sequence identity. Our results suggest that invertebrate COX gene pairs do not correspond to vertebrate COX-1 and COX-2 and are consistent with duplication of the COX gene having occurred independently in corals, ascidians, and vertebrates. It is evident that due to the importance and complexity of its regulatory role, COX has multiple isoforms in all organisms known to express it, and the genes encoding for the isozymes may to be regulated differently.
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- Reet Järving
- Department of Chemistry, Tallinn Technical University, Akadeemia tee 15, Tallinn 12618
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