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“Omics” Techniques Used in Marine Biofouling Studies
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: Received: 21 May 2023 / Approved: 23 May 2023 / Online: 23 May 2023 (04:21:32 CEST)
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Dobretsov, S.; Rittschof, D. “Omics” Techniques Used in Marine Biofouling Studies. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 10518. Dobretsov, S.; Rittschof, D. “Omics” Techniques Used in Marine Biofouling Studies. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 10518.
Abstract
Biofouling is the growth of organisms on wetted surfaces. Biofouling includes micro- (bacteria and unicellular algae) and macrofouling (mussels, barnacles, tube worms, bryozoans, etc.) and is a major problem for industries. However, the settlement and growth of some biofouling species, like oysters and corals, can be desirable. Thus, it is important to understand the process of biofouling in detail. Modern “omic” techniques, metabolomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics provide unique opportunities to study biofouling organisms and communities and investigate their metabolites and interactions with the environment. In this review, we analyze the recent publications that employ metagenomic, metabolomic, and proteomic techniques for the investigation of biofouling and biofouling organisms. Specific emphasis is given to metagenomics and proteomics as well as those publications that use a combination of different “omics” techniques. Finally, this review presents the future outlook for the use of “omics” techniques in marine biofouling studies. Like all trans-disciplinary research, environmental “omics” is in its infancy and will advance rapidly as researchers develop the necessary expertise, theory, and technology.
Keywords
fouling; antifouling; metagenomic; metabolomic; transcriptomic; proteomic
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Aquatic Science
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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