Taurine as a key intermediate for host-symbiont interaction in the tropical sponge Ianthella basta
F. U. Moeller, C. W. Herbold, A. Schintlmeister, M. Mooshammer, C. Motti, F. Behnam, M. Watzka, T. Schweder, M. Albertsen, A. Richter, N. S. Webster, M. Wagner
The paper shows that taurine is a key intermediate in the metabolic exchange between the sponge Ianthella basta and its microbial symbionts, supporting sulfur cycling and nutrient transfer.
bioRxiv · Sep 23, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology