Oxidative Stress and Activation of Enzymatic Antioxidative Defence Mechanism in Tetraselmis chui

https://doi.org/10.55230/mabjournal.v54i4.3038

Authors

  • Norhayati Yusuf Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Biological Security and Sustainability Research Interest Group (BIOSES), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Nurul Shafiqa Yusof SATREPS-COSMOS Laboratory, Centre of Research and Field Service, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Malinna Jusoh Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Biological Security and Sustainability Research Interest Group (BIOSES), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Hazlina Ahmad Zakeri Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Biological Security and Sustainability Research Interest Group (BIOSES), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Nurfarha Muhamad Zalan Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

Keywords:

Antioxidants, microalgae, oxidative stress, Tetraselmis chui, reactive oxygen species

Abstract

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and an organism's ability to detoxify these harmful intermediates, posing a significant challenge for aquatic organisms, including microalgae. Tetraselmis chui has developed defence mechanisms to manage oxidative stress, ensuring its survival and functionality in various ecosystems. This study explores the interactions between the growth, oxidative stress markers and the activation of enzymatic antioxidative defence systems in T. chui after 8 days of incubation. T. chui was cultured in F2 media and subjected to variations in media strength (F/2, F, F/4 and F/8), sucrose concentrations (0 to 50 g/L), pH (5 to 9), and light intensities (0 to 600 lux).   Growth was highest in full-strength media and improved with 40 g/L sucrose addition. Growth was largely unaffected by pH, except at pH 5, which reduced it, while higher light intensities boosted fresh and dry weights. Full-strength media led to significant MDA and H2O2 accumulation, while F/2 media exhibited higher ion leakage. The absence of sucrose increased H2O2 and ion leakage but lowered MDA, whereas higher sucrose concentrations raised MDA while reducing ion leakage. pH 7 stimulated MDA production, with H2O2 concentrations largely unchanged except in controls. Cells grown in darkness showed elevated MDA and ion leakage but reduced H2O2. CAT and APX activities were significantly enhanced in F/8 media, while gPOD was highest in full-strength media. Sucrose-free media induced CAT and APX but reduced gPOD activity. All enzyme activities were most strongly induced at pH 9. Light intensity at 150 lux favoured CAT and gPOD, whereas APX was more active in dark conditions. These findings unveil the strategies employed by T. chui in response to oxidative stress, highlighting its ecological adaptability and contributing to its potential to produce antioxidants for various industrial applications.

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28-12-2025

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Yusuf, N., Yusof, N. S. ., Jusoh, M. ., Ahmad Zakeri, H. ., & Muhamad Zalan, N. . (2025). Oxidative Stress and Activation of Enzymatic Antioxidative Defence Mechanism in Tetraselmis chui. Malaysian Applied Biology, 54(4), 154–167. https://doi.org/10.55230/mabjournal.v54i4.3038

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