Symbiotic Associations in Ascidians: Relevance for Functional Innovation and Bioactive Potential.

ABSTRACT: Associations between different organisms have been extensively described in terrestrial and marine environments. These associations are involved in roles as diverse as nutrient exchanges, shelter or adaptation to adverse conditions. Ascidians are widely dispersed marine invertebrates associated to invasive behaviours. Studying their microbiomes has interested the scientific community, mainly due to its potential for bioactive compounds production-e.g., ET-73 (trabectedin, Yondelis), an anticancer drug. However, these symbiotic interactions embrace several environmental and biological functions with high ecological relevance, inspiring diverse biotechnological applications. We thoroughly reviewed microbiome studies (microscopic to metagenomic approaches) of around 171 hosts, worldwide dispe

SUBMITTER: Matos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8303170 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature