Background:Chaetomorpha aerea,a marine green alga,has drawn attention because of its rich phytochemical constituents and therapeutic benefits.Using an integrated approach that combined in vitro,in vivo,and in silico a...Background:Chaetomorpha aerea,a marine green alga,has drawn attention because of its rich phytochemical constituents and therapeutic benefits.Using an integrated approach that combined in vitro,in vivo,and in silico approaches,this work examined the antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and antidiabetic qualities of acetone extract of C.aerea(AECA).Methods:Total phenolic and flavonoid concentrations of AECA were measured.Antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging assays.In vitro protein denaturation and in vivo carrageenan-induced paw edema models were employed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential,whereas antidiabetic activity was assessed using in vitroα-amylase inhibition and in vivo oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT).Molecular docking and ADME/T analysis were employed to further analyze bioactive compounds identified using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS).Result:Antioxidant activity demonstrated a minimum inhibitory concentration(IC_(50))of 107.44μg/mL for DPPH and 118.23μg/mL for ABTS.In vitro anti-inflammatory assays indicated a suppression of protein denaturation at a concentration of 102μg/mL(IC_(50)),where AECA(400 mg/kg)resulted in a 27%reduction in paw edema at 6 h in the mouse model.In vitro antidiabetic test indicatedα-amylase inhibition with an IC_(50) value of 70.72μg/mL,and in the OGTT,a significant lowering of blood glucose was recorded at 120 min in mice.Strong binding affinities were observed for stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol,identified using GC–MS,with values of−9.9 kcal/mol forα-amylase and−8.0 kcal/mol for cyclooxygenase-2.Conclusion:C.aerea serves as an effective natural remedy for oxidative stress,inflammation,and hyperglycemia.These findings advocate for further clinical and mechanistic investigations to optimize therapeutic efficacy.展开更多
Invasive macroalgae are recognized as one of the greatest threats to local marine ecology and economy.Chaetomorpha valida is an invasive species in China,originally found in Dalian City,Liaoning Province,and has now i...Invasive macroalgae are recognized as one of the greatest threats to local marine ecology and economy.Chaetomorpha valida is an invasive species in China,originally found in Dalian City,Liaoning Province,and has now invaded southward to seas such as Rongcheng City,Shandong Province.Its overgrowth has seriously damaged the local mariculture industry.Based on two strains of C.valida isolated in our previous study,this study explores the effects of temperature and irradiance on their growth and reproduction under laboratory conditions.The results show that the suitable temperature ranges are primarily 21−29℃.The optimal temperature is 25℃for gametophytic growth and sporophytic asexual reproduction,and 29℃for sporophytic growth and gametophytic sexual reproduction.And there is no significant effect of irradiance on their growth and reproduction.Meanwhile,the suitable temperature ranges and optimum irradiance for the growth and reproduction of both strains are largely similar,with only slight differences in the suitable ones for sporophytic asexual reproduction and gametophytic growth.Accordingly,the effect of temperature on the isomorphic generation alternation in C.valida was analyzed,as well as the dynamics of its generation alternation and invasive potential for its environmental adaptation in the northern and southern seas of China.This will help to understand its dynamic pattern spreading from the north to south in China,and also be an important reference for understanding the generation alternation characteristics,invasions and prevention of the outbreaks of other green tidal algae.展开更多
A new halogenated biindole and a new apo-carotenone have been isolated from the ethanolic extract of the green alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Sethcell. On the basis of chemical and spectroscopic methods including 2D NM...A new halogenated biindole and a new apo-carotenone have been isolated from the ethanolic extract of the green alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Sethcell. On the basis of chemical and spectroscopic methods including 2D NMR technique, their structures have been elucidated as 4,4′-dichloro-5,5′-dibromo-7,7′-dimethoxy-2,2′-bi-1H-indole and 1′S*,4′R*-8-(4′-hydroxy-2′,6′,6′- trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)-6-methyloct-3E,5E,7E-trien-2-one, respectively.展开更多
The marine green alga Chaetomorpha valida fouls aquaculture ponds along the coastal cities of Dalian and Rongcheng, China. Unialgal cultures were observed under a microscope to determine the developmental morphologica...The marine green alga Chaetomorpha valida fouls aquaculture ponds along the coastal cities of Dalian and Rongcheng, China. Unialgal cultures were observed under a microscope to determine the developmental morphological characters of C. valida. Results reveal that gametophytic filaments often produce lateral branches under laboratory culture conditions, suggesting an atypical heteromorphic life cycle of C. valida between unbranched sporophytes and branched gametophytes, which differs from typical isomorphic alternation of Chaetomorpha species. The shape of the basal attachment cell, an important taxonomic character within the genus, was found variable depending on environmental conditions. The 18S rDNA and 28S rDNA regions were used to explore the phylogenetic affinity of the taxa. Inferred trees from 18S rDNA sequences revealed a close relationship between C. valida and Chaetomorpha moniligera. These results would enrich information in general biology and morphological plasticity of C. valida and provided a basis for future identification of green tide forming algae.展开更多
Green macroalgae Chaetomorpha aerea and C. linum are taxonomically confused. In this paper, we tried morphological and molecular analyses to separate these two species. C. aerea and C. linum can be distinguished from ...Green macroalgae Chaetomorpha aerea and C. linum are taxonomically confused. In this paper, we tried morphological and molecular analyses to separate these two species. C. aerea and C. linum can be distinguished from morphological characteritics, such as frond dimension, cells size and shape, their mean length/width ratios（LWR）, and cell walls constriction. Thalli of C. aerea attenuate basipetally, with diameter 270–500 μm at upper portion, 160–360 μm at middle portion, 100–160 μm at basal portion. For the upper part, the length of cells is less than their diameter. Cell walls usually constrict at the dissepiments, which are pellucid or colorless and give the filament beaded appearance. In contrast, thalli of C. linum often have a constant diameter of 90–300 μm within the same individual, cell walls usually do not constrict and cells are cylindrical or barrel shaped. The LWR is larger than that of C. aerea. Results show that the pairwise distance between two species is 3.6%–3.7% for 18 S r RNA gene and 53.5%–54.3% for ITS region. In phylogeny, they distribute at distant clades, which confirms a genetic divergence at molecular level. In addition, morphological data indicates that filament diameter of C. linum samples is highly variable, ranging from 90 μm to 300 μm. Then these two species can be considered as separate species.展开更多
Six steroids have been isolated from ethanolic extract of green alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Setchell by a combination of repeated normal phase silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 gel column chromatography as well as recry...Six steroids have been isolated from ethanolic extract of green alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Setchell by a combination of repeated normal phase silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 gel column chromatography as well as recrystallization. Using spectroscopic methods including MS and NMR, their structures were determined as β-1awsaritol （1）, saringosterol （2）, 24-hydroperoxy-24-vinyl- cholesterol （3）, β-stigmasterol （4）, stigmast-4-en-3α, 6β-diol （5）, 29-hydroxystigmasta-5, 24 （28）-dien-3β-ol （6）. All these compounds were obtained from this genus for the first time and they were inactive （IC50〉10μg/ml） against KB, Bel-7402, PC-3M, Ketr 3 and MCF-7 cell lines.展开更多
The marine green algae genus Chaetomorpha is a common source of“green tide”and is widespread on coasts around the world.In this study,based on invasive Chaetomorpha valida collected from the Shandong Peninsula,the m...The marine green algae genus Chaetomorpha is a common source of“green tide”and is widespread on coasts around the world.In this study,based on invasive Chaetomorpha valida collected from the Shandong Peninsula,the morphogenesis and reproductive characteristics of two strains that are morphologically different from each other,were observed using experimental biology methods.The main results are as follows:(1)significant difference in the size of reproductive cells produced by Strains 1 and 2;(2)gametes produced by Strain 2 are isogamous and same gametangial during the binding process of gametes,whereas those of Strain 1 are isogamous but hetero-cystic;(3)progeny from Strain 1 has rhizoidal holdfast,whereas that of Strain 2 has discoid holdfast;(4)gametophytic“branching”was found in Strain 1.These results could validate the high phenotypic plasticity of macroalgae and offered an interpretation of habitat adaptation.Furthermore,this study innovatively provided fundamental research on the selection of macroalgal traits and explored competitive strategies for the dominant survival of macroalgae from a new perspective.展开更多
文摘Background:Chaetomorpha aerea,a marine green alga,has drawn attention because of its rich phytochemical constituents and therapeutic benefits.Using an integrated approach that combined in vitro,in vivo,and in silico approaches,this work examined the antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and antidiabetic qualities of acetone extract of C.aerea(AECA).Methods:Total phenolic and flavonoid concentrations of AECA were measured.Antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging assays.In vitro protein denaturation and in vivo carrageenan-induced paw edema models were employed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential,whereas antidiabetic activity was assessed using in vitroα-amylase inhibition and in vivo oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT).Molecular docking and ADME/T analysis were employed to further analyze bioactive compounds identified using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS).Result:Antioxidant activity demonstrated a minimum inhibitory concentration(IC_(50))of 107.44μg/mL for DPPH and 118.23μg/mL for ABTS.In vitro anti-inflammatory assays indicated a suppression of protein denaturation at a concentration of 102μg/mL(IC_(50)),where AECA(400 mg/kg)resulted in a 27%reduction in paw edema at 6 h in the mouse model.In vitro antidiabetic test indicatedα-amylase inhibition with an IC_(50) value of 70.72μg/mL,and in the OGTT,a significant lowering of blood glucose was recorded at 120 min in mice.Strong binding affinities were observed for stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol,identified using GC–MS,with values of−9.9 kcal/mol forα-amylase and−8.0 kcal/mol for cyclooxygenase-2.Conclusion:C.aerea serves as an effective natural remedy for oxidative stress,inflammation,and hyperglycemia.These findings advocate for further clinical and mechanistic investigations to optimize therapeutic efficacy.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 32270219 and 31970216.
文摘Invasive macroalgae are recognized as one of the greatest threats to local marine ecology and economy.Chaetomorpha valida is an invasive species in China,originally found in Dalian City,Liaoning Province,and has now invaded southward to seas such as Rongcheng City,Shandong Province.Its overgrowth has seriously damaged the local mariculture industry.Based on two strains of C.valida isolated in our previous study,this study explores the effects of temperature and irradiance on their growth and reproduction under laboratory conditions.The results show that the suitable temperature ranges are primarily 21−29℃.The optimal temperature is 25℃for gametophytic growth and sporophytic asexual reproduction,and 29℃for sporophytic growth and gametophytic sexual reproduction.And there is no significant effect of irradiance on their growth and reproduction.Meanwhile,the suitable temperature ranges and optimum irradiance for the growth and reproduction of both strains are largely similar,with only slight differences in the suitable ones for sporophytic asexual reproduction and gametophytic growth.Accordingly,the effect of temperature on the isomorphic generation alternation in C.valida was analyzed,as well as the dynamics of its generation alternation and invasive potential for its environmental adaptation in the northern and southern seas of China.This will help to understand its dynamic pattern spreading from the north to south in China,and also be an important reference for understanding the generation alternation characteristics,invasions and prevention of the outbreaks of other green tidal algae.
基金supported by national 863 project(Grant No.2004AA625030,2001AA620503)NNSFC(Grant No.20432030)Key Innovative Project of the Academy(Grant No.KZCX3-SW-215).
文摘A new halogenated biindole and a new apo-carotenone have been isolated from the ethanolic extract of the green alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Sethcell. On the basis of chemical and spectroscopic methods including 2D NMR technique, their structures have been elucidated as 4,4′-dichloro-5,5′-dibromo-7,7′-dimethoxy-2,2′-bi-1H-indole and 1′S*,4′R*-8-(4′-hydroxy-2′,6′,6′- trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)-6-methyloct-3E,5E,7E-trien-2-one, respectively.
基金Supported by General and Major Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31070185,31093440)the Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province(Nos.2011B031100010,2012A020200007)+3 种基金the Talent Introduction Projects of Guangdong Province Universities and Collegesthe Team Project of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.S2011030005257)the Grant of the Key Laboratory of Integrated Marine Monitoring and Applied Technologies for Harmful Algal Blooms,SOA(MATHAB)(No.MATHAB20100301)the Science and Technology Project of Shantou City,China(No.2011-162)
文摘The marine green alga Chaetomorpha valida fouls aquaculture ponds along the coastal cities of Dalian and Rongcheng, China. Unialgal cultures were observed under a microscope to determine the developmental morphological characters of C. valida. Results reveal that gametophytic filaments often produce lateral branches under laboratory culture conditions, suggesting an atypical heteromorphic life cycle of C. valida between unbranched sporophytes and branched gametophytes, which differs from typical isomorphic alternation of Chaetomorpha species. The shape of the basal attachment cell, an important taxonomic character within the genus, was found variable depending on environmental conditions. The 18S rDNA and 28S rDNA regions were used to explore the phylogenetic affinity of the taxa. Inferred trees from 18S rDNA sequences revealed a close relationship between C. valida and Chaetomorpha moniligera. These results would enrich information in general biology and morphological plasticity of C. valida and provided a basis for future identification of green tide forming algae.
基金The National Key Technology R&D Program of China under contract No.2012BAC07B05the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 31400186,31270257 and 31093440+1 种基金the Science and Technology Plan Project of Guangdong Province under contract No.2012A020200007the Science and Technology Plan Project of Shantou City,China under contract No.2012–171
文摘Green macroalgae Chaetomorpha aerea and C. linum are taxonomically confused. In this paper, we tried morphological and molecular analyses to separate these two species. C. aerea and C. linum can be distinguished from morphological characteritics, such as frond dimension, cells size and shape, their mean length/width ratios（LWR）, and cell walls constriction. Thalli of C. aerea attenuate basipetally, with diameter 270–500 μm at upper portion, 160–360 μm at middle portion, 100–160 μm at basal portion. For the upper part, the length of cells is less than their diameter. Cell walls usually constrict at the dissepiments, which are pellucid or colorless and give the filament beaded appearance. In contrast, thalli of C. linum often have a constant diameter of 90–300 μm within the same individual, cell walls usually do not constrict and cells are cylindrical or barrel shaped. The LWR is larger than that of C. aerea. Results show that the pairwise distance between two species is 3.6%–3.7% for 18 S r RNA gene and 53.5%–54.3% for ITS region. In phylogeny, they distribute at distant clades, which confirms a genetic divergence at molecular level. In addition, morphological data indicates that filament diameter of C. linum samples is highly variable, ranging from 90 μm to 300 μm. Then these two species can be considered as separate species.
基金Supported by High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) (No.2007AA09Z410 and 2007AA091604),NSFC of China (No.30530080)the Key Innovative Program,Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.KZCX2-YW-209).
文摘Six steroids have been isolated from ethanolic extract of green alga Chaetomorpha basiretorsa Setchell by a combination of repeated normal phase silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 gel column chromatography as well as recrystallization. Using spectroscopic methods including MS and NMR, their structures were determined as β-1awsaritol （1）, saringosterol （2）, 24-hydroperoxy-24-vinyl- cholesterol （3）, β-stigmasterol （4）, stigmast-4-en-3α, 6β-diol （5）, 29-hydroxystigmasta-5, 24 （28）-dien-3β-ol （6）. All these compounds were obtained from this genus for the first time and they were inactive （IC50〉10μg/ml） against KB, Bel-7402, PC-3M, Ketr 3 and MCF-7 cell lines.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32270219,31970216)。
文摘The marine green algae genus Chaetomorpha is a common source of“green tide”and is widespread on coasts around the world.In this study,based on invasive Chaetomorpha valida collected from the Shandong Peninsula,the morphogenesis and reproductive characteristics of two strains that are morphologically different from each other,were observed using experimental biology methods.The main results are as follows:(1)significant difference in the size of reproductive cells produced by Strains 1 and 2;(2)gametes produced by Strain 2 are isogamous and same gametangial during the binding process of gametes,whereas those of Strain 1 are isogamous but hetero-cystic;(3)progeny from Strain 1 has rhizoidal holdfast,whereas that of Strain 2 has discoid holdfast;(4)gametophytic“branching”was found in Strain 1.These results could validate the high phenotypic plasticity of macroalgae and offered an interpretation of habitat adaptation.Furthermore,this study innovatively provided fundamental research on the selection of macroalgal traits and explored competitive strategies for the dominant survival of macroalgae from a new perspective.
