Interference mechanism of benzo[a]pyrene exposure on the taste substance metabolisms in Ruditapes philippinarum
Environmental Science and Pollution Research(2024)
Abstract
Aquatic animals are popular for their unique umami and high-quality protein. However, under the realistic background of increasing marine pollution, whether it affects the aquatic animal tastes, and what the interference mechanism is still remains unknown. Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) is a typical Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with high toxicity. In this study, we investigated the effects of B[a]P (0, 0.8, 4 and 20 μg/L) on the content and taste evaluation of Ruditapes philippinarum taste substances, and clarified the interference mechanism of B[a]P on taste substance metabolisms with transcriptome analysis. The results demonstrated that B[a]P significantly altered the contents and taste activity values (TAVs) of free amino acids (FAAs), 5′-nucleotides, organic acids, flavor peptides, organic bases, sugars and inorganic ions, as well as the gene expressions within their synthesis and decomposition, indicating that B[a]P affected these taste substance contents by interfering with their metabolisms, thereby changing the clam tastes (decreases of umami and sweetness, and increase of bitter taste). This study provided scientific basis for quality assurance of bivalve cultivation and control of marine pollution. Graphical abstract
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Key words
Ruditapes philippinarum,Benzo[a]pyrene,Taste substance,Transcriptome,Taste activity value,Equivalent umami concentration
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