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Rev Educ Bioquimica 2007; 26 (2)

Participación de la subunidad Gαde proteínas G heterotriméricas en los procesos de virulencia y patogenicidad de los hongos

Sánchez PE, Alcántara HR, Torres MME

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 58-65
PDF size: 159.5 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Heterotrimeric G proteins function as signal transduction molecules between membrane receptors and effectors. In fungi, they play a crucial role in mating and pathogenesis. Furthermore G proteins participate in some development and morphogenesis processes, which determine their virulence in plant and animals. In this review some findings that shed light on identifying the genes and functions of G proteins within signalling pathways participating on virulence and pathogenesis of some fungi are described.


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