Journal article
The neuropeptidome of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster planci
Journal of Proteomics, Vol.165, pp.61-68
2017
Abstract
Outbreaks of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS; Acanthaster planci) are a major cause of destruction of coral communities on the Australian Great Barrier Reef. While factors relating to population explosions and the social interactions of COTS have been well studied, little is known about the neural mechanisms underlying COTS physiology and behaviour. One of the major classes of chemical messengers that regulate physiological and behavioural processes in animals is the neuropeptides. Here, we have analysed COTS genome and transcriptome sequence data to identify neuropeptide precursor proteins in this species. A total of 48 neuropeptide precursors were identified, including homologs of neuropeptides that are evolutionarily conserved throughout the Bilateria, and others that are novel. Proteomic mass spectrometry was employed to confirm the presence of neuropeptides in extracts of radial nerve cords. These transcriptomic and proteomic resources provide a foundation for functional studies that will enable a better understanding of COTS physiology and behaviour, and may facilitate development of novel population biocontrol methods.
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- Title
- The neuropeptidome of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster planci
- Authors
- Meaghan Smith (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringTianfang Wang (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringSaowaros Suwansa-ard (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringCherie A Motti (Author) - Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)Abigail Elizur (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringMin Zhao (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringMatthew L Rowe (Author) - Queen Mary University of London, United KingdomMichael R Hall (Author) - Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)Maurice R Elphick (Author) - Queen Mary University of London, United KingdomScott F Cummins (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Proteomics, Vol.165, pp.61-68
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jprot.2017.05.026
- ISSN
- 1874-3919
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2017. This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451091802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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