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Abe, Katsumi; Ono, Takuo; Yamada, Koshi; Yamamura, Nasono; Ikuta, Kyosuke

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“…At the organismal level, bioluminescence is created by very different structures. Ostracod bioluminescence is secreted outside the body by the upper lip [ 45 ], firefly light is created in an abdominal structure called the lantern, and in sea pansies, light production occurs in specific cells called photocytes, located in the endoderm of two types of polyps. The presence of homologous sulfotransferases with similar functions along with non-homologous luciferases and distinct substrates provides a striking example of the often varied, cobbled-together elements of evolved complex systems.…”

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Similar enzymatic functions in distinct bioluminescence systems: evolutionary recruitment of sulfotransferases in ostracod light organs

Lau,

Goodheart,

Anderson

et al. 2024

Biol. Lett.

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Genes from ancient families are sometimes involved in the convergent evolutionary origins of similar traits, even across vast phylogenetic distances. Sulfotransferases are an ancient family of enzymes that transfer sulfate from a donor to a wide variety of substrates, including probable roles in some bioluminescence systems. Here, we demonstrate multiple sulfotransferases, highly expressed in light organs of the bioluminescent ostracod Vargula tsujii , transfer sulfate in vitro to the luciferin substrate, vargulin. We find luciferin sulfotransferases (LSTs) of ostracods are not orthologous to known LSTs of fireflies or sea pansies; animals with distinct and convergently evolved bioluminescence systems compared to ostracods. Therefore, distantly related sulfotransferases were independently recruited at least three times, leading to parallel evolution of luciferin metabolism in three highly diverged organisms. Reuse of homologous genes is surprising in these bioluminescence systems because the other components, including luciferins and luciferases, are completely distinct. Whether convergently evolved traits incorporate ancient genes with similar functions or instead use distinct, often newer, genes may be constrained by how many genetic solutions exist for a particular function. When fewer solutions exist, as in genetic sulfation of small molecules, evolution may be more constrained to use the same genes time and again.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Similar enzymatic functions in distinct bioluminescence systems: evolutionary recruitment of sulfotransferases in ostracod light organs

Lau,

Goodheart,

Anderson

et al. 2024

Biol. Lett.

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“…While this organism is a burrower, its abundance-thus the overall MSL potentially produced by the population-is highly linked to the tidal cycle (Ratheesh Kumar et al, 2016). A light-reflecting organ that can redirect the bioluminescent flash of the organism has been described by Abe et al (2000). This biological mirror is thought to help in intraspecific directional signaling to announce foraging behavior to others.…”

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A review of mechanically stimulated bioluminescence of marine plankton and its applications

Letendre,

Twardowski,

Blackburn

et al. 2024

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Bioluminescence is ubiquitous in marine ecosystems and found in uni- and multicellular organisms. Bioluminescent displays can be used to deter predators, attract mates, and lure and hunt prey. Mechanically stimulated flash kinetics of zooplankton and dinoflagellates are life stage-dependent and species-specific, and could prove effective at identification and monitoring biodiversity in bioluminescent species. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of mechanically stimulated bioluminescence for the main dinoflagellate and zooplankton clades in marine environments and assemble known flash kinetics and spectral emission data. Instruments and methods used in measuring bioluminescence are also discussed. Applications, research gaps, perspectives, and biases in approaches to studying bioluminescence are identified. Moreover, emission kinetics of most zooplankton are very poorly known and constitute a critical gap. Lastly, available knowledge is interpreted in terms of potential future changes in global bioluminescence driven by climate change.

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Bioluminescence and Pigments

Paitio

Oba

2021

Pigments, Pigment Cells and Pigment Patterns

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Similar enzymatic functions in distinct bioluminescence systems: evolutionary recruitment of sulfotransferases in ostracod light organs

Similar enzymatic functions in distinct bioluminescence systems: evolutionary recruitment of sulfotransferases in ostracod light organs

A review of mechanically stimulated bioluminescence of marine plankton and its applications

Bioluminescence and Pigments

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