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Characterization of the Sterol 24-C-Methyltransferase Genes Reveals a Network of Alternative Sterol Biosynthetic Pathways in Mucor lusitanicus

Bauer, Kitti and Rafael, Bence and Vágó, Bernadett and Kiss-Vetráb, Sándor and Molnár, Anna and Szebenyi, Csilla and Varga, Mónika and Szekeres, András and Vágvölgyi, Csaba and Papp, Tamás and Nagy, Gábor (2023) Characterization of the Sterol 24-C-Methyltransferase Genes Reveals a Network of Alternative Sterol Biosynthetic Pathways in Mucor lusitanicus. MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM. ISSN 2165-0497

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Abstract

The fungal membrane contains ergosterol instead of cholesterol, which offers a specific point of attack for the defense against pathogenic fungi. Indeed, most antifungal agents target ergosterol or its biosynthesis.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science / természettudomány > QR Microbiology / mikrobiológia
SWORD Depositor: MTMT SWORD
Depositing User: MTMT SWORD
Date Deposited: 26 May 2023 07:35
Last Modified: 26 May 2023 07:35
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/166162

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