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In times of ongoing biodiversity loss, understanding how communities are structured and what mechanisms and local adaptations underlie the patterns we observe in nature is crucial for predicting how future ecological and anthropogenic changes might affect local and regional biodiversity. Aquatic zooplankton are a group of primary consumers that represent a critical link in the food chain, providing nutrients for the entire food web. Thus, understanding the adaptability and structure of zooplankton communities is essential. In this work, the genetic basis for the different temperature adaptations of two seasonally shifted (i.e., temperature-dependent) occurring freshwater rotifers of a formerly cryptic species complex (Brachionus calyciflorus) was investigated to understand the overall genetic diversity and evolutionary scenario for putative adaptations to different temperature regimes. Furthermore, this work aimed to clarify to what extent the different temperature adaptations may represent a niche partitioning process thus enabling co-existence. The findings were then embedded in a metacommunity context to understand how zooplankton communities assemble in a kettle hole metacommunity located in the northeastern German "Uckermark" and which underlying processes contribute to the biodiversity patterns we observe. Using a combined approach of newly generated mitochondrial resources (genomes/cds) and the analysis of a candidate gene (Heat Shock Protein 40kDa) for temperature adaptation, I showed that the global representatives of B. calyciflorus s.s.. are genetically more similar than B. fernandoi (average pairwise nucleotide diversity: 0.079 intraspecific vs. 0.257 interspecific) indicating that both species carry different standing genetic variation. In addition to differential expression in the thermotolerant B. calyciflorus s.s. and thermosensitive B. fernandoi, the HSP 40kDa also showed structural variation with eleven fixed and six positively selected sites, some of which are located in functional areas of the protein. The estimated divergence time of ~ 25-29 Myr combined with the fixed sites and a prevalence of ancestral amino acids in B. calyciflorus s.s. indicate that B. calyciflorus s.s. remained in the ancestral niche, while B. fernandoi partitioned into a new niche. The comparison of mitochondrial and nuclear markers (HPS 40kDa, ITS1, COI) revealed a hybridisation event between the two species. However, as hybridisation between the two species is rare, it can be concluded that the temporally isolated niches (i.e., seasonal-shifted occurrence) they inhabit based on their different temperature preferences most likely represent a pre-zygotic isolation mechanism that allows sympatric occurrence while maintaining species boundaries. To determine the processes underlying zooplankton community assembly, a zooplankton metacommunity comprising 24 kettle holes was sampled over a two-year period. Active (i.e., water samples) and dormant communities (i.e., dormant eggs hatched from sediment) were identified using a two-fragment DNA metabarcoding approach (COI and 18S). Species richness and diversity as well as community composition were analysed considering spatial, temporal and environmental parameters. The analysis revealed that environmental filtering based on parameters such as pH, size and location of the habitat patch (i.e., kettle hole) and surrounding field crops largely determined zooplankton community composition (explained variance: Bray-Curtis dissimilarities: 10.5%; Jaccard dissimilarities: 12.9%), indicating that adaptation to a particular habitat is a key feature of zooplankton species in this system. While the spatial configuration of the kettle holes played a minor role (explained variance: Bray-Curtis dissimilarities: 2.8% and Jaccard dissimilarities: 5.5%), the individual kettle hole sites had a significant influence on the community composition. This suggests monopolisation/priority effects (i.e., dormant communities) of certain species in individual kettle holes. As environmental filtering is the dominating process structuring zooplankton communities, this system could be significantly influenced by future land-use change, pollution and climate change.
What does stunting tell us?
(2023)
Stunting is commonly linked with undernutrition. Yet, already after World War I, German pediatricians questioned this link and stated that no association exists between nutrition and height. Recent analyses within different populations of Low- and middle-income countries with high rates of stunted children failed to support the assumption that stunted children have a low BMI and skinfold sickness as signs of severe caloric deficiency. So, stunting is not a synonym of malnutrition. Parental education level has a positive influence on body height in stunted populations, e.g., in India and in Indonesia. Socially disadvantaged children tend to be shorter and lighter than children from affluent families.
Humans are social mammals; they regulate growth similar to other social mammals. Also in humans, body height is strongly associated with the position within the social hierarchy, reflecting the personal and group-specific social, economic, political, and emotional environment. These non-nutritional impact factors on growth are summarized by the concept of SEPE (Social-Economic-Political-Emotional) factors. SEPE reflects on prestige, dominance-subordination, social identity, and ego motivation of individuals and social groups.
Biofilms are heterogeneous structures made of microorganisms embedded in a self-secreted extracellular matrix. Recently, biofilms have been studied as sustainable living materials with a focus on the tuning of their mechanical properties. One way of doing so is to use metal ions. In particular biofilms have been shown to stiffen in presence of some metal cations and to soften in presence of others. However, the specificity and the determinants of those interactions vary between species. While Escherichia coli is a widely studied model organism, little is known concerning the response of its biofilms to metal ions. In this work, we aimed at tuning the mechanics of E. coli biofilms by acting on the interplay between matrix composition and metal cations. To do so, we worked with E. coli strains producing a matrix composed of curli amyloid fibres or phosphoethanolamine-cellulose (pEtN-cellulose) fibres or both. The viscoelastic behaviour of the resulting biofilms was investigated with rheology after incubation with one of the following metal ion solutions: FeCl3, AlCl3, ZnCl2 and CaCl2 or ultrapure water. We observed that the strain producing both fibres stiffen by a factor of two when exposed to the trivalent metal cations Al(III) and Fe(III) while no such response is observed for the bivalent cations Zn(II) and Ca(II). Strains producing only one matrix component did not show any stiffening in response to either cation, but even a small softening. In order to investigate further the contribution of each matrix component to the mechanical properties, we introduced additional bacterial strains producing curli fibres in combination with non-modified cellulose, non-modified cellulose only or neither component. We measured biofilms produced by those different strains with rheology and without any solution. Since rheology does not preserve the architecture of the matrix, we compared those results to the mechanical properties of biofilms probed with the non-destructive microindentation. The microindentation results showed that biofilm stiffness is mainly determined by the presence of curli amyloid fibres in the matrix. However, this clear distinction between biofilm matrices containing or not containing curli is absent from the rheology results, i.e. following partial destruction of the matrix architecture. In addition, rheology also indicated a negative impact of curli on biofilm yield stress and flow stress. This suggests that curli fibres are more brittle and therefore more affected by the mechanical treatments. Finally, to examine the molecular interactions between the biofilms and the metal cations, we used Attenuated total reflectance - Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) to study the three E.coli strains producing a matrix composed of curli amyloid fibres, pEtN-cellulose fibres or both. We measured biofilms produced by those strains in presence of each of the aforementioned metal cation solutions or ultrapure water. We showed that the three strains cannot be distinguished based on their FTIR spectra and that metal cations seem to have a non-specific effect on bacterial membranes in absence of pEtN-cellulose. We subsequently conducted similar experiments on purified curli or pEtN-cellulose fibres. The spectra of the pEtN-cellulose fibres revealed a non-valence-specific interaction between metal cations and the phosphate of the pEtN-modification. Altogether, these results demonstrate that the mechanical properties of E. coli biofilms can be tuned via incubation with metal ions. While the mechanism involving curli fibres remains to be determined, metal cations seem to adsorb onto pEtN-cellulose and this is not valence-specific. This work also underlines the importance of matrix architecture to biofilm mechanics and emphasises the specificity of each matrix composition.
The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) produces a large amount of oil from the fruit. However, increasing the oil production in this fruit is still challenging. A recent study has shown that starch metabolism is essential for oil synthesis in fruit-producing species. Therefore, the transcriptomic analysis by RNA-seq was performed to observe gene expression alteration related to starch metabolism genes throughout the maturity stages of oil palm fruit with different oil yields. Gene expression profiles were examined with three different oil yields group (low, medium, and high) at six fruit development phases (4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 22 weeks after pollination). We successfully identified and analyzed differentially expressed genes in oil palm mesocarps during development. The results showed that the transcriptome profile for each developmental phase was unique. Sucrose flux to the mesocarp tissue, rapid starch turnover, and high glycolytic activity have been identified as critical factors for oil production in oil palms. For starch metabolism and the glycolytic pathway, we identified specific gene expressions of enzyme isoforms (isozymes) that correlated with oil production, which may determine the oil content. This study provides valuable information for creating new high-oil-yielding palm varieties via breeding programs or genome editing approaches.
The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER1) is acknowledged as an important mediator of estrogen signaling. Given the ubiquitous expression of GPER1, it is likely that the receptor plays a role in a variety of malignancies, not only in the classic hormonally regulated tissues (e.g., breast, ovary, and prostate), but also in the colon. As colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in both men and women worldwide and environmental factors and dietary habits are important risk factors, it is increasingly recognized that natural and synthetic hormones and their associated receptors might play a role in CRC. Through oral consumption, environmental contaminants with endocrine activity are in contact with the gastrointestinal mucosa, where they might exert their toxic effects. Although GPER1 has been shown to be engaged in physiological and pathophysiological processes, its role in CRC remains poorly understood. Thus, pro- as well as anti-tumorigenic effects are described in the literature. This thesis has uncovered novel roles of GPER1 in mediating major CRC-associated phenotypes in transformed and non-transformed colon cell lines. Exposure to the estrogens 17β-estradiol (E2), bisphenol-A (BPA) and diethylstilbestrol (DES) but also the androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT) resulted in GPER1-dependent induction of supernumerary centrosomes, whole chromosomal instability (w-CIN) and aneuploidy. Indeed, both knockdown and inhibition of GPER1 attenuated the generation of (xeno)hormone-driven supernumerary centrosomes and karyotype instability. Mechanistically, (xeno)hormone-induced centrosome amplification was associated with transient multipolar mitosis and the generation of so called anaphase “lagging” chromosomes. The results of this thesis propose a GPER1/PKA/AKAP9-pathway in regulating centrosome numbers in colorectal cancer cells and the involvement of the centriolar protein centrin. Remarkably, exposure to (xeno)hormones resulted in atypical enlargement and unexpected phosphorylation of the centriole marker centrin in interphase. These findings provide a novel role for GPER1 in key CRC-prone lesions and shed light on underlying mechanisms that involve GPER1 function in the colon. Elucidating to what extent centrosomal proteins are involved in the GPER1-mediated aneugenic effect will be an important task for future studies. The present study was intended to lay a first foundation to understand the molecular basis and potential risk factors of CRC which might help to reduce the use of laboratory animals. Since numerous animal experiments are conducted in biomedical research, the development of alternative methods is indispensable. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) as the German Center for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R) addresses this issue by uncovering underlying mechanisms leading to colorectal cancer as necessary prerequisite in order to develop alternative methods.
Photosynthesis converts light into metabolic energy which fuels plant growth. In nature, many factors influence light availability for photosynthesis on different time scales, from shading by leaves within seconds up to seasonal changes over months. Variability of light energy supply for photosynthesis can limit a plant´s biomass accumulation. Plants have evolved multiple strategies to cope with strongly fluctuation light (FL). These range from long-term optimization of leaf morphology and physiology and levels of pigments and proteins in a process called light acclimation, to rapid changes in protein activity within seconds. Therefore, uncovering how plants deal with FL on different time scales may provide key ideas for improving crop yield. Photosynthesis is not an isolated process but tightly integrates with metabolism through mutual regulatory interactions. We thus require mechanistic understanding of how long-term light acclimation shapes both, dynamic photosynthesis and its interactions with downstream metabolism. To approach this, we analyzed the influence of growth light on i) the function of known rapid photosynthesis regulators KEA3 and VCCN1 in dynamic photosynthesis (Chapter 2-3) and ii) the interconnection of photosynthesis with photorespiration (PR; Chapter 4).
We approached topic (i) by quantifying the effect of different growth light regimes on photosynthesis and photoprotection by using kea3 and vccn1 mutants. Firstly, we found that, besides photosynthetic capacity, the activities of VCCN1 and KEA3 during a sudden high light phase also correlated with growth light intensity. This finding suggests regulation of both proteins by the capacity of downstream metabolism. Secondly, we showed that KEA3 accelerated photoprotective non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) kinetics in two ways: Directly via downregulating the lumen proton concentration and thereby de-activating pH-dependent NPQ, and indirectly via suppressing accumulation of the photoprotective pigment zeaxanthin.
For topic (ii), we analyzed the role of PR, a process which recycles a toxic byproduct of the carbon fixation reactions, in metabolic flexibility in a dynamically changing light environment. For this we employed the mutants hpr1 and ggt1 with a partial block in PR. We characterized the function of PR during light acclimation by tracking molecular and physiological changes of the two mutants. Our data, in contrast to previous reports, disprove a generally stronger physiological relevance of PR under dynamic light conditions. Additionally, the two different mutants showed pronounced and distinct metabolic changes during acclimation to a condition inducing higher photosynthetic activity. This underlines that PR cannot be regarded purely as a cyclic detoxification pathway for 2PG. Instead, PR is highly interconnected with plant metabolism, with GGT1 and HPR1 representing distinct metabolic modulators.
In summary, the presented work provides further insight into how energetic and metabolic flexibility is ensured by short-term regulators and PR during long-term light acclimation.
Sulfur is an important element that is incorporated into many biomolecules in humans. The incorporation and transfer of sulfur into biomolecules is, however, facilitated by a series of different sulfurtransferases. Among these sulfurtransferases is the human mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MPST) also designated as tRNA thiouridine modification protein (TUM1). The role of the human TUM1 protein has been suggested in a wide range of physiological processes in the cell among which are but not limited to involvement in Molybdenum cofactor (Moco) biosynthesis, cytosolic tRNA thiolation and generation of H2S as signaling molecule both in mitochondria and the cytosol. Previous interaction studies showed that TUM1 interacts with the L-cysteine desulfurase NFS1 and the Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis protein 3 (MOCS3). Here, we show the roles of TUM1 in human cells using CRISPR/Cas9 genetically modified Human Embryonic Kidney cells. Here, we show that TUM1 is involved in the sulfur transfer for Molybdenum cofactor synthesis and tRNA thiomodification by spectrophotometric measurement of the activity of sulfite oxidase and liquid chromatography quantification of the level of sulfur-modified tRNA. Further, we show that TUM1 has a role in hydrogen sulfide production and cellular bioenergetics.
Sulfur is an important element that is incorporated into many biomolecules in humans. The incorporation and transfer of sulfur into biomolecules is, however, facilitated by a series of different sulfurtransferases. Among these sulfurtransferases is the human mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MPST) also designated as tRNA thiouridine modification protein (TUM1). The role of the human TUM1 protein has been suggested in a wide range of physiological processes in the cell among which are but not limited to involvement in Molybdenum cofactor (Moco) biosynthesis, cytosolic tRNA thiolation and generation of H2S as signaling molecule both in mitochondria and the cytosol. Previous interaction studies showed that TUM1 interacts with the L-cysteine desulfurase NFS1 and the Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis protein 3 (MOCS3). Here, we show the roles of TUM1 in human cells using CRISPR/Cas9 genetically modified Human Embryonic Kidney cells. Here, we show that TUM1 is involved in the sulfur transfer for Molybdenum cofactor synthesis and tRNA thiomodification by spectrophotometric measurement of the activity of sulfite oxidase and liquid chromatography quantification of the level of sulfur-modified tRNA. Further, we show that TUM1 has a role in hydrogen sulfide production and cellular bioenergetics.
The heat is on
(2023)
Climate conditions severely impact the activity and, consequently, the fitness of wildlife species across the globe. Wildlife can respond to new climatic conditions, but the pace of human-induced change limits opportunities for adaptation or migration. Thus, how these changes affect behavior, movement patterns, and activity levels remains unclear. In this study, we investigate how extreme weather conditions affect the activity of European hares (Lepus europaeus) during their peak reproduction period. When hares must additionally invest energy in mating, prevailing against competitors, or lactating, we investigated their sensitivities to rising temperatures, wind speed, and humidity. To quantify their activity, we used the overall dynamic body acceleration (ODBA) calculated from tri-axial acceleration measurements of 33 GPS-collared hares. Our analysis revealed that temperature, humidity, and wind speed are important in explaining changes in activity, with a strong response for high temperatures above 25 & DEG;C and the highest change in activity during temperature extremes of over 35 & DEG;C during their inactive period. Further, we found a non-linear relationship between temperature and activity and an interaction of activity changes between day and night. Activity increased at higher temperatures during the inactive period (day) and decreased during the active period (night). This decrease was strongest during hot tropical nights. At a stage of life when mammals such as hares must substantially invest in reproduction, the sensitivity of females to extreme temperatures was particularly pronounced. Similarly, both sexes increased their activity at high humidity levels during the day and low wind speeds, irrespective of the time of day, while the effect of humidity was stronger for males. Our findings highlight the importance of understanding the complex relationships between extreme weather conditions and mammal behavior, critical for conservation and management. With ongoing climate change, extreme weather events such as heat waves and heavy rainfall are predicted to occur more often and last longer. These events will directly impact the fitness of hares and other wildlife species and hence the population dynamics of already declining populations across Europe.