Impact of Arsenic Stress on the Antioxidant System and Photosystem of <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>

<i>Arthrospira platensis</i> exhibits high tolerance to arsenic; however, the mechanisms underlying its response to the arsenic stress have not been fully elucidated. This study investigated the growth and resistance mechanisms of <i>A. platensis</i> under As<sup>3+<...

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Main Authors: Jiawei Liu, Jie Du, Di Wu, Xiang Ji, Xiujuan Zhao
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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description <i>Arthrospira platensis</i> exhibits high tolerance to arsenic; however, the mechanisms underlying its response to the arsenic stress have not been fully elucidated. This study investigated the growth and resistance mechanisms of <i>A. platensis</i> under As<sup>3+</sup> stress by measuring physiological and biochemical indices, conducting transcriptome sequencing, and validating the results through qPCR. The findings show that arsenic stress affected the antioxidant system and photosynthetic pigment synthesis in <i>A. platensis</i>. The algae mitigated arsenic-induced oxidative stress by increasing cellular metabolic rates, enhancing cell wall stability, and reducing membrane lipid peroxidation. Transcriptome analysis revealed that pathways related to oxidative phosphorylation and chlorophyll degradation were upregulated under arsenic stress, while the expression of membrane transporters was significantly downregulated. Additionally, the algae alleviated arsenic stress by producing hydrogen and polyamine compounds. This study provides insights into the mechanisms of <i>A. platensis</i> response to arsenic stress and elucidates the molecular pathways involved in the stress response to As<sup>3+</sup>.
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spelling doaj-art-014302ffc5da49e8b72b52e18d4c8e0a2025-08-20T02:55:36ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372024-12-011312104910.3390/biology13121049Impact of Arsenic Stress on the Antioxidant System and Photosystem of <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>Jiawei Liu0Jie Du1Di Wu2Xiang Ji3Xiujuan Zhao4College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010010, ChinaBayannur Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Bayannaoer 015000, ChinaDepartment of Chemical and Environment Engineering, Hetao College, Bayannaoer 015000, ChinaCollege of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010010, ChinaCollege of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010010, China<i>Arthrospira platensis</i> exhibits high tolerance to arsenic; however, the mechanisms underlying its response to the arsenic stress have not been fully elucidated. This study investigated the growth and resistance mechanisms of <i>A. platensis</i> under As<sup>3+</sup> stress by measuring physiological and biochemical indices, conducting transcriptome sequencing, and validating the results through qPCR. The findings show that arsenic stress affected the antioxidant system and photosynthetic pigment synthesis in <i>A. platensis</i>. The algae mitigated arsenic-induced oxidative stress by increasing cellular metabolic rates, enhancing cell wall stability, and reducing membrane lipid peroxidation. Transcriptome analysis revealed that pathways related to oxidative phosphorylation and chlorophyll degradation were upregulated under arsenic stress, while the expression of membrane transporters was significantly downregulated. Additionally, the algae alleviated arsenic stress by producing hydrogen and polyamine compounds. This study provides insights into the mechanisms of <i>A. platensis</i> response to arsenic stress and elucidates the molecular pathways involved in the stress response to As<sup>3+</sup>.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/13/12/1049<i>Arthrospira platensis</i>arsenic stressantioxidant systemPSIItranscriptomics
spellingShingle Jiawei Liu
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Biology
<i>Arthrospira platensis</i>
arsenic stress
antioxidant system
PSII
transcriptomics
title Impact of Arsenic Stress on the Antioxidant System and Photosystem of <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>
title_full Impact of Arsenic Stress on the Antioxidant System and Photosystem of <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>
title_fullStr Impact of Arsenic Stress on the Antioxidant System and Photosystem of <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Arsenic Stress on the Antioxidant System and Photosystem of <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>
title_short Impact of Arsenic Stress on the Antioxidant System and Photosystem of <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>
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topic <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>
arsenic stress
antioxidant system
PSII
transcriptomics
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