The enzymatic defense mechanisms of Gorgonia ventalina to the fungal pathogen
Aspergillus sydowii may play important roles in colony resistance to infection. In this study,
we examined the role of the superfamily of peroxidase enzymes in the coral response to a
naturally occurring pathogen. We examined the inducibility of peroxidases by experimentally
exposing corals to A. sydowii and found that peroxidase activity was induced after an 8 day
incubation period. In contrast, naturally infected corals collected from the reef had lower …