Regulatory functions of homeobox domain transcription factors in fungi

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2024 Feb 29:e0220823. doi: 10.1128/aem.02208-23. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHomeobox domain (HD) proteins present a crucial involvement in morphological differentiation and other functions in eukaryotes. Most HD genes encode transcription factors (TFs) that orchestrate a regulatory role in cellular and developmental decisions. In fungi, multiple studies have increased our understanding of these important HD regulators in recent years. These reports have revealed their role in fungal development, both sexual and asexual, as well as their importance in governing other biological processes in these organisms, including secondary metabolism, pathogenicity, and sensitivity to environmental stresses. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of the current knowledge on the regulatory roles of HD-TFs in fungi, with a special focus on Aspergillus species.PMID:38421174 | DOI:10.1128/aem.02208-23
Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research