Emerging Topics in Identification and Biological Studies of Lipid Droplet in Endosymbiotic Algae

Dear Colleagues,

Endosymbiotic algae is vital to the health of its host and homeostasis of the aquatic ecosystem. Given the mutualistic association of algae with invertebrates such as corals and sea anemone, the stability of this association impacts the neutral lipids level and physiology of the endosymbiont under stress environment condition. Lipids are essential biomolecule components in endosymbiotic algae. They are stored in a large amount of spherical organelles called lipid droplets, which are found in all organisms and play important biological roles as signaling molecules and nutrient sources. Various studies have indicated that lipid droplets in endosymbiotic algae can be induced under extreme environmental conditions, including low-nutrient and low-temperature conditions. Considering that the lipid droplets produced by the endosymbiotic algae are not only necessary for themselves, but also for the host, elucidation of lipid droplet proteins, biogenesis formation, as well as cellular and molecular biology mechanisms provides an opportunity for researchers to explore the novel discovery and development of lipid droplet in endosymbiotic algae.

This Special Issue invites academics and researchers to submit reviews, original articles, and short communications focusing on lipid droplet identification, biological roles, and molecular functions in endosymbiotic algae. Studies may address lipid droplets biological studies, as well as new aspects of lipid droplets for further novel development in the field.

Dr. Buntora Pasaribu
Dr. Mohammad Irfan
Guest Editors

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