Comparative genomics reveals carbohydrate enzymatic fluctuations and herbivorous adaptations in arthropods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arthropods represent the largest and most diverse phylum on Earth, playing a pivotal role in the biosphere. One key to their evolutionary success is their ability to feed on plant material. However, their endogenous enzymatic repertoire, which contributes to plant digestion, remains largely unexplored and poorly understood.

Results

We analyzed 815 arthropod proteomes and identified a total of 268,171 carbohydrate-active modules. Our findings revealed a strong correlation between enzymatic content and feeding habits, with herbivorous species possessing significantly higher enzyme levels. We identified widespread carbohydrate-active families across the AA, CBM, GH, and GT classes, and observed a progressive increase in taxa-exclusive families in more recent arthropo

SUBMITTER: Ojeda-Martinez D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11543626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature