Toxic Microcystis (cyanobacteria) inhibit recruitment of the bloom‐enhancing invasive bivalve Limnoperna fortunei

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Participation of actin filaments,myosin and phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase in the formation and polarisation of tetraspore germ tube of Gelidium floridanum (Rhodophyta,Florideophyceae)

• This study aimed to examine the evidence of direct interaction among actin, myosin and phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase (PI3K) in the polarisation and formation of the tetraspore germ tube of Gelidium floridanum.
• After release, tetraspores were exposed to cytochalasin B, latrunculin B, LY294002 and BDM for a period of 6 h.
• In control samples, formation of the germ tube occurred after the experimental period, with cellulose formation and elongated chloroplasts moving through the tube region in the presence of F‐actin. In the presence of cytochalasin B, an inhibitor of F‐actin, latrunculin B, an inhibitor of G‐actin, and BDM, a myosin inhibitor, tetraspores showed no formation of the germ tube or cellulose. Spherical‐shaped chloroplasts were observed in the central region with a few F‐actin filaments in the periphery of the cytoplasm. Tetraspores treated with LY294002, a PI3K inhibitor, showed no formation of the tube at the highest concentrations. Polarisation of cytoplasmic contents did not occur, only cellulose formation.
• It was concluded that F‐actin directs the cell wall components and contributes to the maintenance of chloroplast shape and elongation during germ tube formation. PI3K plays a fundamental role in signalling for the asymmetric polarisation of F‐actin. Thus, F‐actin regulates the polarisation and germination processes of tetraspores of G. floridanum.

     

A set of fluorescent protein‐based markers expressed from constitutive and arbuscular mycorrhiza‐inducible promoters to label organelles,membranes and cytoskeletal elements in Medicago truncatula

Medicago truncatula is widely used for analyses of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis and nodulation. To complement the genetic and genomic resources that exist for this species, we generated fluorescent protein fusions that label the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, trans‐Golgi network, plasma membrane, apoplast, late endosome/multivesicular bodies (MVB), transitory late endosome/ tonoplast, tonoplast, plastids, mitochondria, peroxisomes, autophagosomes, plasmodesmata, actin, microtubules, periarbuscular membrane (PAM) and periarbuscular apoplastic space (PAS) and expressed them from the constitutive AtUBQ10 promoter and the AM symbiosis‐specific MtBCP1 promoter. All marker constructs showed the expected expression patterns and sub‐cellular locations in M. truncatula root cells. As a demonstration of their utility, we used several markers to investigate AM symbiosis where root cells undergo major cellular alterations to accommodate their fungal endosymbiont. We demonstrate that changes in the position and size of the nuclei occur prior to hyphal entry into the cortical cells and do not require DELLA signaling. Changes in the cytoskeleton, tonoplast and plastids also occur in the colonized cells and in contrast to previous studies, we show that stromulated plastids are abundant in cells with developing and mature arbuscules, while lens‐shaped plastids occur in cells with degenerating arbuscules. Arbuscule development and secretion of the PAM creates a periarbuscular apoplastic compartment which has been assumed to be continuous with apoplast of the cell. However, fluorescent markers secreted to the periarbuscular apoplast challenge this assumption. This marker resource will facilitate cell biology studies of AM symbiosis, as well as other aspects of legume biology.     

The mechanism of competition between two bloom‐forming Microcystis species

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Depth profiles of cyanobacterial hepatotoxins (microcystins) in three Turkish freshwater lakes

The Turkish freshwater lakes, Sapanca, Iznik and Taskisi (Calticak) have been enriched with nutrients from agriculture and domestic sources for many years. A major bloom of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Lake Sapanca was recorded in May 1997, closely followed by a fish kill. Investigations were subsequently made on the cyanobacteria and water quality of the lakes, including analysis for cyanobacterial hepatotoxins (microcystins) in the filtered particulate fraction. Samples, taken from the beginning of May to end of August 1998, were analysed for microcystins by high–performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection (HPLC-PDA), protein phosphatase inhibition assay (PPIA) and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). No microcystins were detected in the water column in Lake Sapanca above 10 m, but toxins were found in filtered cyanobacterial samples from 20 m depth at a concentration of 3.65 μg l^?1 microcystin–LR equivalents. Ninety percent of the microcystin pool detected in L. Sapanca was found between depths of 15 and 25 m. The principal microcystin detected by HPLC-PDA was similar to microcystin–RR. Two unidentified microcystin variants were found in Lake Taskisi surface samples at a concentration of 2.43 μg l^?1 microcystin–LR equivalents in the filtered cyanobacterial cell fraction. Although 10 water samples (10 × 5 l) were taken from Lake Iznik (surface to 20 m, 5 m intervals), no microcystins were detected by HPLC-PDA (limit of detection 10 ng). The depth at which microcystins were detected in L. Sapanca coincided with the draw-off depth for the drinking water supply for the city of Sakarya     

The effects of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa, the cyanobacterial hepatotoxin microcystin–LR, and ammonia on growth rate and ionic regulation of brown trout

Brown trout were exposed for 63 days to five treatments: a control; the purified cyanobacterial hepatotoxin microcystin—LR (MC—LR) (41—57 μg MC—LR 1^?1); lysed toxic Microcystis aeruginosa cells (41–68 μg MC—LR 1^?1 and 288 μg chlorophyll a 1^?1); lysed non—toxic M. aeruginosa cells (non—MC—LR containing and 288 μg chlorophyll a 1^?1); ammonia (65–325 μg NH₃ 1^?1). All treatments produced significantly reduced growth compared to controls (P<0·05, Fisher test). Exposure to ammonia resulted weight loss over the first 7 days followed by weight increase, though at a significantly lower level than in the other treatments. First exposed to lysed toxic M. aeruginosa cells grew less than those exposed to lysed non—toxic cyanobacteria or purified MC—LR. Sodium influx rates after 63 days exposure to purified MC—LR, lysed toxic M. aeruginosa cells, or ammonia showed a significant increase compared to control fish or those exposed to lysed non—toxic M. aeruginosa cells. There were no significant differences in Na⁺ efflux or net Na⁺ uptake rates between treatments. Significant increases in body Na⁺ and Cl^— were seen in fish exposed to lysed toxic M. aeruginosa cells or ammonia. Only fish exposed to ammonia showed a significant increase in body ammonia. Short—term exposure, over 4 h, to lysed toxic cells, non—toxic cells or purified MC—LR resulted in insignificant changes in Na⁺ flux rates compared to controls although there was a significant net Na⁺ loss in fish exposed to ammonia. Chronic exposure of fish to toxic cyanobacterial blooms may result in ionic imbalance and reduced growth.     

Effects of the microcystin profile of a cyanobacterial bloom on growth and toxin accumulation in common carp Cyprinus carpio larvae

A 12 day growth trial was conducted to compare the effect of the variation in microcystins (MC) composition of two bloom samples of Microcystis aeruginosa on the growth performance and microcystin accumulation in common carp Cyprinus carpio larvae. Two M. aeruginosa natural bloom samples with different MC profiles were collected and larvae were exposed to cyanobacterial cells through their diet. Three diets, a basal control diet and two diets prepared from the basal diet plus the same toxins content (60 ng MC g^?1 diet) of each cyanobacterial bloom, were given at the same ration level to three groups of larvae during the experimental period. Larval mass and standard length from day 9 were significantly different between cyanobacterial treatments and in both cases lower than that of the control. The MC accumulation by larvae, inversely correlated with the growth performance, was also significantly different between cyanobacterial treatments (26·96 v. 17·32 ng g^?1 at the end of the experimental period). These results indicate that MC variants profile may have effects on the toxin uptake and toxicity. To date, this is the first laboratory study to show that fish accumulate MC depending on the toxin profile of the cyanobacterial bloom.     

Apical myosin XI anticipates F‐actin during polarized growth of Physcomitrella patens cells

Tip growth is essential for land colonization by bryophytes, plant sexual reproduction and water and nutrient uptake. Because this specialized form of polarized cell growth requires both a dynamic actin cytoskeleton and active secretion, it has been proposed that the F‐actin‐associated motor myosin XI is essential for this process. Nevertheless, a spatial and temporal relationship between myosin XI and F‐actin during tip growth is not known in any plant cell. Here, we use the highly polarized cells of the moss Physcomitrella patens to show that myosin XI and F‐actin localize, in vivo, at the same apical domain and that both signals fluctuate. Surprisingly, phase analysis shows that increase in myosin XI anticipates that of F‐actin; in contrast, myosin XI levels at the tip fluctuate in identical phase with a vesicle marker. Pharmacological analysis using a low concentration of the actin polymerization inhibitor latrunculin B showed that the F‐actin at the tip can be significantly diminished while myosin XI remains elevated in this region, suggesting that a mechanism exists to cluster myosin XI‐associated structures at the cell's apex. In addition, this approach uncovered a mechanism for actin polymerization‐dependent motility in the moss cytoplasm, where myosin XI‐associated structures seem to anticipate and organize the actin polymerization machinery. From our results, we inferred a model where the interaction between myosin XI‐associated vesicular structures and F‐actin polymerization‐driven motility function at the cell's apex to maintain polarized cell growth. We hypothesize this is a general mechanism for the participation of myosin XI and F‐actin in tip growing cells.     

Synergistic and species‐specific effects of climate change and water colour on cyanobacterial toxicity and bloom formation

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INVOLVEMENT OF MICROCYSTINS AND COLONY SIZE IN THE BENTHIC RECRUITMENT OF THE CYANOBACTERIUM MICROCYSTIS (CYANOPHYCEAE)1

The benthic recruitment of Microcystis was simulated in vitro in order to characterize the colonies of Microcystis recruited and to study the impact of intracellular and extracellular microcystins (MCs), and the influence of colony size on the recruitment process. We observed recruitment dynamics consisting of a lag phase followed by a peak and then a return to low recruitment rates, mainly controlled by passive resuspension throughout the experiment, and by physiological processes during the recruitment peak. Ninety‐seven percent of the Microcystis colonies recruited were <160 μm in maximum length, and their cells contained much greater amounts of MCs (0.26 ± 0.14 pg eq microcystin leucine‐arginine variant [MC‐LR] · cell^?1) than those in benthic colonies (0.021 ± 0.004 pg eq MC‐LR · cell^?1). The MC content of recruited Microcystis varied significantly over time and was not related to changes in the proportion of potentially toxic genotypes, determined using real‐time PCR. On the other hand, the changes in MC content in the potentially toxic Microcystis recruited were closely and negatively correlated with recruitment dynamics; the lowest MC contents corresponded to high recruitment rates, and the highest MC contents corresponded to low recruitment rates. Thus, depending on temperature and light conditions, these variations are thought to result from the selection of various subpopulations from among the smallest and the most toxic of the initial benthic population. Adding purified MC‐LR to experimental treatments led to a decreased recruitment of Microcystis and more specifically of mcyB genotypes.     

A model for transport of a viral membrane protein through the early secretory pathway: minimal sequence and endoplasmic reticulum lateral mobility requirements

Viral movement proteins exploit host endomembranes and the cytoskeleton to move within the cell via routes that, in some cases, are dependent on the secretory pathway. For example, melon necrotic spot virus p7B, a type II transmembrane protein, leaves the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) through the COPII‐dependent Golgi pathway to reach the plasmodesmata. Here we investigated the sequence requirements and putative mechanisms governing p7B transport through the early secretory pathway. Deletion of either the cytoplasmic N–terminal region (CR) or the luminal C–terminal region (LR) led to ER retention, suggesting that they are both essential for ER export. Through alanine‐scanning mutagenesis, we identified residues in the CR and LR that are critical for both ER export and for viral cell‐to‐cell movement. Within the CR, alanine substitution of aspartic and proline residues in the DSSP β–turn motif (D₇AP₁₀A) led to movement of discrete structures along the cortical ER in an actin‐dependent manner. In contrast, alanine substitution of a lysine residue in the LR (K₄₉A) resulted in a homogenous ER distribution of the movement protein and inhibition of ER–Golgi traffic. Moreover, the ability of p7B to recruit Sar1 to the ER membrane is lost in the D₇AP₁₀A mutant, but enhanced in the K₄₉A mutant. In addition, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching revealed that K₄₉A but not D₇AP₁₀A dramatically diminished protein lateral mobility. From these data, we propose a model whereby the LR directs actin‐dependent mobility toward the cortical ER, where the cytoplasmic DSSP β–turn favors assembly of COPII vesicles for export of p7B from the ER.     

Relationships between microcystins and environmental parameters in 30 subtropical shallow lakes along the Yangtze River, China

1. A survey of 30 subtropical shallow lakes in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River area in China was conducted during July–September in 2003–2004 to study how environmental and biological variables were associated with the concentration of the cyanobacterial toxin microcystin (MC). 2. Mean MC concentration in seasonally river‐connected lakes (SL) was nearly 33 times that in permanently river‐connected lakes (RL), and more than six times that in city lakes (NC) and non‐urban lakes (NE) which were not connected to the Yangtze River. The highest MC (8.574 μg L^?1) was detected in Dianshan Lake. 3. MC‐RR and MC‐LR were the primary toxin variants in our data. MC‐RR, MC‐YR and MC‐LR were significantly correlated with Chl a, biomass of cyanobacteria, Microcystis and Anabaena, indicating that microcystins were mainly produced by Microcystis and Anabaena sp. in these lakes. 4. Nonlinear interval maxima regression indicated that the relationships of Secchi depth, total nitrogen (TN) : total phosphorus (TP) and NH with MC were characterised by negative exponential curves. The relationships between MC and TN, TP, NO + NO were fitted well with a unimodal curve. 5. Multivariate analyses by principal component and classifying analysis indicated that MC was mainly affected by Microcystis among the biological factors, and was closely related with temperature among physicochemical factors.     

Cotton LIM domain‐containing protein GhPLIM1 is specifically expressed in anthers and participates in modulating F‐actin

As one form of actin binding protein (ABP), LIM domain protein can trigger the formation of actin bundles during plant growth and development. In this study, a cDNA (designated GhPLIM1) encoding a LIM domain protein with 216 amino acid residues was identified from a cotton flower cDNA library. Quantitative RT‐PCR indicated that GhPLIM1 is specifically expressed in cotton anthers, and its expression levels are regulated during anther development of cotton. GhPLIM1:eGFP transformed cotton cells display a distributed network of eGFP fluorescence, suggesting that GhPLIM1 protein is mainly localised to the cell cytoskeleton. In vitro high‐speed co‐sedimentation and low co‐sedimentation assays indicate that GhPLIM1 protein not only directly binds actin filaments but also bundles F‐actin. Further biochemical experiments verified that GhPLIM1 protein can protect F‐actin against depolymerisation by Lat B. Thus, our data demonstrate that GhPLIM1 functions as an actin binding protein (ABP) in modulating actin filaments in vitro, suggesting that GhPLIM1 may be involved in regulating the actin cytoskeleton required for pollen development in cotton.     

Platelet‐rich plasma inhibits osteoblast apoptosis and actin cytoskeleton disruption induced by gingipains through upregulating integrin β1

The aim of this study was to explore the effects of platelet‐rich plasma on gingipain‐caused changes in cell morphology and apoptosis of osteoblasts. Mouse osteoblasts MC3T3‐E1 cells were treated with gingipain extracts from Porphyromonas gingivalis in the presence or absence of platelet‐rich plasma. Apoptosis was detected with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase‐mediated dUTP nick‐end labeling staining. F‐actin was determined by phalloidin‐fluorescent staining and observed under confocal microscopy. Western blot analysis was used to detect integrin β1, F‐actin, and G‐actin protein expressions. A knocking down approach was used to determine the role of integrin β1. The platelet‐rich plasma protected osteoblasts from gingipain‐induced apoptosis in a dose‐dependent manner, accompanied by upregulation of integrin β1. Platelet‐rich plasma reversed the loss of F‐actin integrity and decrease of F‐actin/G‐actin ratio in osteoblasts in the presence of gingipains. By contrast, the effects of platelet‐rich plasma were abrogated by knockdown of integrin β1. The platelet‐rich plasma failed to reduce cell apoptosis and reorganize the cytoskeleton after knockdown of integrin β1. In conclusion, platelet‐rich plasma inhibits gingipain‐induced osteoblast apoptosis and actin cytoskeleton disruption by upregulating integrin β1 expression.     

Actin as a cytoskeletal basis for cell architecture and a protein essential for ecdysis in Prorocentrum minimum (Dinophyceae,Prorocentrales)

The specific cell architecture of prorocentroid dinoflagellates is reflected in the internal cell structure, particularly, in cytoskeleton organization. Cytoskeleton arrangement in a Prorocentrum minimum cell was investigated using fluorescent labeling approaches, electron‐microscopy and immunocytochemical methods. The absence of cortical microtubules was confirmed. Phalloidin – tetramethylrhodamine isothiocyanate conjugate staining demonstrated that F‐actin forms a dense layer in the cortical region of the cell; besides, it was detected in the ‘archoplasmic sphere’ adjacent to the nucleus. In some cells the rest of the cytoplasm and the nucleus were also slightly stained. In dividing cells, F‐actin was mainly distributed in the cortical region and in the cleavage furrow. Fluorescent deoxyribonuclease I staining demonstrated more evenly distributed cytoplasmic non‐polymerized actin; the basis of the nuclear actin pool is monomeric actin. It concentrates in the nucleoplasm and forms a meshwork around chromosomes. The significant amount of G‐actin is apparently localized in the P. minimum nucleolus. Assumed involvement of F‐actin in the process of stress‐induced ecdysis – cell cover shedding – was examined. A sharp decrease in the level of ecdysis was observed after treatment with actin‐depolymerizing agent latrunculin B. The fluorescent staining of treated cells demonstrated disturbance of the actin cytoskeleton and disappearance of the cortical F‐actin layer. Our results support the recent data on the actin involvement in fundamental nuclear processes: cytoplasmic F‐actin appears to participate in cell shape determination, cell cover rearrangement and development. Actin may play a substitute role in the absence of cortical microtubules, representing the cytoskeletal basis of P. minimum cell architecture.     

Eutrophication mediates rapid clonal evolution in Daphnia pulicaria

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Production of microcystins in calcareous Mediterranean streams: The Alharabe River,Segura River basin in south-east Spain

The development of epilithic cyanobacteria communities in a Mediterranean calcareous stream in the province of Murcia (SE Spain) was studied during the course of one year in an attempt to clarify the environmental variables that influence the production of microcystins. The predominant cyanobacteria were species of Rivularia, which formed conspicuous colonies throughout the year. Seasonally, other species were abundant: Schizothrix fasciculata, Tolypothrix distorta and Phormidium splendidum. All the species collected produced microcystins to a varying degree (up to five varieties), while the benthic community as a whole produced concentrations as high as 20.45 mg m⁻². At the same time, the presence of microcystins dissolved in water was confirmed. Among environmental variables, air temperature and silicate content were positively and strongly correlated with total microcystins, while nitrite, nitrate, orthophosphate, calcium and flow were negatively correlated with them. Dissolved microcystins were negatively correlated with microcystin LR, P.A.R. and total phosphorus and positively with rainfall. The production of microcystin YR seems to be regulated by different factors from those regulating the other main varieties (microcystin LR and microcystin RR). The data obtained indicate that all the tested benthic cyanobacteria produced microcystins in this shallow calcareous stream, which may contribute to their predominance in the prevailing conditions. The accumulation of microcystins in mucilaginous colonies of other groups of algae poses new questions concerning the possible ecological function of these compounds and needs further study.     

Roles of Type I Myosins in Drosophila Handedness

Although bilateral animals, including Drosophila, appear to have left-right (LR) symmetry from the outside, their internal organs often show directional and stereotypical LR asymmetry. The mechanisms by which the LR axis is established in Drosophila have not been studied well. We showed that two type I Myosin proteins play crucial roles in the manifestation of Drosophila handedness. Mutants of Myosin31DF (Myo31DF), which encodes a type ID Myosin, showed reversed laterality of the embryonic and adult gut and testis. Myo31DF was required in the epithelial cells of the embryonic hindgut, where its protein co-localized with actin filaments, for the correct handedness of this organ. Disorganization of the actin cytoskeleton in the hindgut epithelium caused LR defects of the embryonic hindgut. These results suggest that the actin-based Myo31DF function is required for proper handedness. In contrast, the disruption of microtubules in the hindgut epithelium did not affect the laterality of this organ. We also found that the overexpression of Myosin61F (Myo61F), which encodes another type I Myosin, in the hindgut epithelium reversed the hindgut handedness, suggesting that these two type I Myosins, Myo31DF and Myo61F, have antagonistic functions. We propose that the actin-based functions of type I Myosins play critical roles in generating LR asymmetry in invertebrates.