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β(1,3)-glucanosyl-transferase activity is essential for cell wall integrity and viability of Schizosaccharomyces pombe.
PloS one - 18 Nov 2010
de Medina-Redondo María, Arnáiz-Pita Yolanda, Clavaud Cécile, Fontaine Thierry, del Rey Francisco, Latgé Jean Paul, Vázquez de Aldana Carlos R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The formation of the cell wall in Schizosaccharomyces pombe requires the coordinated activity of enzymes involved in the biosynthesis and modification of β-glucans. The β(1,3)-glucan synthase complex synthesizes linear β(1,3)-glucans, which remain unorganized until they are cross-linked to other β(1,3)-glucans and other cell wall components. Transferases of the GH72 family play important roles in cell...
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