Ueki, Tatsuya and Adi, Tri Kustono (2019) Mechanism of vanadium accumulation and possible function of vanadium in underwater adhesion in ascidians. Presented at International Conference on Biology and Applied Science (ICOBAS), 02/01/2019, Malang.
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Abstract
Ascidians are marine animals that belong to the same phylogenetic group (Phylum Chordata) as human beings
do. One of the three suborders in ascidians can accumulate a high level of vanadium ions in blood cells. Ascidia gemmata
has been reported to accumulate the highest levels of vanadium at 350 mM, which is 107
-fold higher than the vanadium
concentration in seawater. In the last two decades, many genes and proteins related to vanadium accumulation and reduction
have been revealed by molecular biological and biochemical methods. Modern omics approach enhanced the
comprehensive identification of factors related to this phenomenon. In this review article, first, we would like to summarize
the history of studies on vanadium accumulation in ascidians briefly. Then, we would like to overview recent advances by
omics studies. How ascidians selectively accumulate vanadium is discussed from biochemical properties of proteins
responsible for each step, and why ascidians accumulate vanadium is discussed in relation to the underwater adhesion.
| Item Type: | Conference (Paper) |
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| Keywords: | Ascidian, Vanadium, accumulation mechanism |
| Subjects: | 06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0606 Physiology > 060603 Animal Physiology - Systems |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences > Department of Chemistry |
| Depositing User: | Tri Kustono Adi |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Jan 2024 14:20 |
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