Journal article
Identification of a female spawn-associated Kazal-type inhibitor from the tropical abalone Haliotis asinina: A Female Abalone Spawn-Associated Peptide
Journal of Peptide Science, Vol.22(7), pp.461-470
2016
Abstract
Abalone (Haliotis) undergoes a period of reproductive maturation, followed by the synchronous release of gametes, called broadcast spawning. Field and laboratory studies have shown that the tropical species Haliotis asinina undergoes a two-week spawning cycle, thus providing an excellent opportunity to investigate the presence of endogenous spawning-associated peptides. In female H. asinina, we have isolated a peptide (5145 Da) whose relative abundance in hemolymph increases substantially just prior to spawning and is still detected using reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography chromatograms up to 1-day post-spawn. We have isolated this peptide from female hemolymph as well as samples prepared from the gravid female gonad, and demonstrated through comparative sequence analysis that it contains features characteristic of Kazal-type proteinase inhibitors (KPIs). Has-KPI is expressed specifically within the gonad of adult females. A recombinant Has-KPI was generated using a yeast expression system. The recombinant Has-KPI does not induce premature spawning of female H. asinina when administered intramuscularly. However it displays homomeric aggregations and interaction with at least one mollusc-type neuropeptide (LRDFVamide), suggesting a role for it in regulating neuropeptide endocrine communication. This research provides new understanding of a peptide that can regulate reproductive processes in female abalone, which has the potential to lead to the development of greater control over abalone spawning. The findings also highlight the need to further explore abalone reproduction to clearly define a role for novel spawning-associated peptide in sexual maturation and spawning.
Details
- Title
- Identification of a female spawn-associated Kazal-type inhibitor from the tropical abalone Haliotis asinina: A Female Abalone Spawn-Associated Peptide
- Authors
- Tianfang Wang (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringParinyaporn Nuurai (Author) - Burapha University, ThailandCarmel McDougall (Author) - University of QueenslandPatrick S York (Author) - University of QueenslandUtpal Bose (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringBernard M Degnan (Author) - University of QueenslandScott F Cummins (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Peptide Science, Vol.22(7), pp.461-470
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1002/psc.2887
- ISSN
- 1075-2617
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451010302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Web Of Science research areas
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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