The transcription factor PDR-1 is a multi-functional regulator and key component of pectin deconstruction and catabolism in Neurospora crassa

The transcription factor PDR-1 is a multi-functional regulator and key component of pectin deconstruction and catabolism in Neurospora crassa

Abstract Background Pectin is an abundant component in many fruit and vegetable wastes and could therefore be an excellent resource for biorefinery, but is currently underutilized. Fungal pectinases already play a crucial role for industrial purposes, such as for foodstuff processing. However, the r...

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Main Authors: Nils Thieme, Vincent W. Wu, Axel Dietschmann, Asaf A. Salamov, Mei Wang, Jenifer Johnson, Vasanth R. Singan, Igor V. Grigoriev, N. Louise Glass, Chris R. Somerville, J. Philipp Benz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
Subjects:
Pectin degradation
l-rhamnose catabolism
d-galacturonic acid catabolism
Gene regulation
Zn2Cys6 transcription factor
Neurospora crassa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13068-017-0807-z

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