Aspergillus fumigatus DHN-Melanin.
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DOI: 10.1007/82_2020_205
Abstract: Dihydroxynaphthalene melanin (DHN-melanin) is an integral component of the conidial cell wall surface, which has a central role in the pathogenicity of the major human airborne fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. Although the biosynthetic pathway for… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillus fumigatus; fumigatus dhn; dhn melanin; melanin ... See more keywords
Laccase Gene Sh-lac Is Involved in the Growth and Melanin Biosynthesis of Scleromitrula shiraiana.
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DOI: 10.1094/phyto-04-16-0180-r
Abstract: Scleromitrula shiraiana causes the popcorn disease in mulberry trees resulting in severe economic losses. Previous studies have shown that melanin may play a vital role in establishing the pathogenicity of fungi. In the present study,… read more here.
Keywords: scleromitrula shiraiana; melanin; shiraiana; dhn melanin ... See more keywords
Fungal Melanin Biosynthesis Pathway as Source for Fungal Toxins
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DOI: 10.1128/mbio.00219-22
Abstract: Mycotoxins are a major threat for human health. Food safety control relies on the identification of the toxins or the detection of the expression of the respective genes. ABSTRACT Contamination of food and feed with… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthesis; dhn melanin; food; melanin ... See more keywords
Deciphering the Role of PIG1 and DHN-Melanin in Scedosporium apiospermum Conidia
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DOI: 10.3390/jof9020134
Abstract: Scedosporium apiospermum is a saprophytic filamentous fungus involved in human infections, of which the virulence factors that contribute to pathogenesis are still poorly characterized. In particular, little is known about the specific role of dihydroxynaphtalene… read more here.
Keywords: dhn melanin; role; scedosporium apiospermum; melanin ... See more keywords