Expression of K1 Toxin Derivatives in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mimics Treatment with Exogenous Toxin and Provides a Useful Tool for Elucidating K1 Mechanisms of Action and Immunity

Killer toxin K1 is a heterodimeric protein toxin secreted by Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains infected with the M1 double-stranded RNA ‘killer’ virus. After binding to a primary receptor at the level of the cell wall, K1 interacts with its secondary plasma membrane receptor Kre1p, eventually leading...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stefanie Gier, Manfred J. Schmitt, Frank Breinig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
K1
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/11/345