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Characterization of bZip-type transcription factor AtfA with reference to stress responses of conidia of Aspergillus nidulans.
Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry - 1 Oct 2008
Hagiwara Daisuke, Asano Yoshihiro, Yamashino Takafumi, Mizuno Takeshi
Abstract excerpt
Microorganisms growing in natural habitats are permanently confronted with a wide variety of external stresses. In fungi, including Aspergillus nidulans, one of the general and ultimate strategies to survive in harsh habitats is the development of stress-tolerant conidia. In this study, we found that one of the basic-region leucine zipper transcription factors, named AtfA, plays a crucial role in the acquisition...
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