ArticleMetabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society2024
Intracellular metabolomic profiling of Picochlorum sp. under diurnal conditions mimicking outdoor light, temperature, and seasonal variations.
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introductionThis study focuses on metabolic profiling of a robust marine green algal strain Picochlorum sp. MCC39 that exhibits resilient growth under diverse outdoor open pond conditions. Given its potential for producing high-value chemicals through metabolic engineering, understanding its metabolic dynamics is crucial for pathway modification.
objectivesThis study primarily aimed to investigate the metabolic response of Picochlorum sp. to environmental changes. Unlike heterotrophs, algae are subject to diurnal light and temperature, which affect their growth rates and metabolism. Using an environmental photobioreactor (ePBR), we explored how the algal strain adapts to fluctuations in light intensities and temperature within a simulated pond environment.
methodsWe performed a reverse phase ion pairing-LC/MS-MS based metabolome profiling of the MCC39 strain cultivated in simulated pond conditions in ePBR. The experimental setup included diurnal and bi-seasonal variations in light intensities and temperature.
resultsThe metabolome profile revealed significant differences in 85 metabolites, including amino acids, carboxylic acids, sugar phosphates, purines, pyrimidines, and dipeptides, which exhibited up to 25-fold change in relative concentration with diurnal variations. Seasonal variations also influenced the production of storage molecules, revealing a discernible pattern. The accumulation pattern of metabolites involved in cellular wall formation and energy generation indicated a well-coordinated initiation of photosynthesis and the Calvin cycle with the onset of light.
conclusionThe results contribute to a deeper understanding of the adaptability and metabolic response of Picochlorum sp., laying the groundwork for future advancements in algal strain modification.
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