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Rab GDP-dissociation inhibitor gdiA is an essential gene required for cell wall chitin deposition in Aspergillus niger.
Fungal genetics and biology : FG & B - 1 Mar 2020
van Leeuwe Tim M, Gerritsen Anne, Arentshorst Mark, Punt Peter J, Ram Arthur F J
Abstract excerpt
The cell wall is a distinctive feature of filamentous fungi, providing them with structural integrity and protection from both biotic and abiotic factors. Unlike plant cell walls, fungi rely on structurally strong hydrophobic chitin core for mechanical strength together with alpha- and beta-glucans, galactomannans and glycoproteins. Cell wall stress conditions are known to alter the cell wall through the...
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