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The little difference: in vivo analysis of pheromone discrimination in Schizophyllum commune.
Current genetics - 1 Feb 2003
Gola Susanne, Kothe Erika
Abstract excerpt
The B mating type of Schizophyllum commune is defined by a multi-specific pheromone/receptor system. The interaction of pheromone receptors and their ligands, encoded by the Balpha locus, triggers sexual development. The receptors belong to the family of G protein-coupled seven-transmembrane-domain receptors, while the ligands are small lipopeptide pheromones. A productive interaction is only possible between...
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