Coral Lipids

Marine Drugs · 2 authors, 2 centres

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This narrative review synthesizes existing knowledge on the diverse lipid composition of reef-building corals and their symbiotic dinoflagellates, highlighting their ecological roles and potential for biomedical applications.

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The review underscores the ecological importance of corals and the potential medicinal value of their lipids, suggesting avenues for future research and therapeutic applications.

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biomedical research

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PMC10608786

Coral Lipids

Marine Drugs

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Abstract Reef-building corals, recognized as cornerstone species in marine ecosystems, captivate with their unique duality as both symbiotic partners and autotrophic entities. Beyond their ecological prominence, these corals produce a diverse array of secondary metabolites, many of which are poised to revolutionize the domains of pharmacology and medicine. This exhaustive review delves deeply into the multifaceted world of coral-derived lipids, highlighting both ubiquitous and rare forms. Within this spectrum, we navigate through a myriad of fatty acids and their acyl derivatives, encompassing waxes, sterol esters, triacylglycerols, mono-akyl-diacylglycerols, and an array of polar lipids such as betaine lipids, glycolipids, sphingolipids, phospholipids, and phosphonolipids. We offer a comprehensive exploration of the intricate biochemical variety of these lipids, related fatty acids, prostaglandins, and both cyclic and acyclic oxilipins. Additionally, the review provides insights into the chemotaxonomy of these compounds, illuminating the fatty acid synthesis routes inherent in corals. Of particular interest is the symbiotic bond many coral species nurture with dinoflagellates from the Symbiodinium group; their lipid and fatty acid profiles are also detailed in this discourse. This exploration accentuates the vast potential and intricacy of coral lipids and underscores their profound relevance in scientific endeavors. Keywords: coral, zooxanthellae, lipids, fatty acids, oxilipins, chemotaxonomy, biosynthesis

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Andrey B Imbs, Valery M Dembitsky. Coral Lipids. Marine Drugs. (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/md21100539

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Andrey B Imbs, Valery M Dembitsky

1A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, 17 Palchevsky Str., 690041 Vladivostok, Russia
2Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lethbridge College, 3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6, Canada