The role of the trehalose biosynthesis pathway in «Aspergillus fumigatus» development and stress response

Trehalose is a non-reducing dissacharide of glucose involved in the metabolism of bacteria, plants, insects and fungi that is not present in mammals. In fungi, trehalose serves as source of energy for reproduction and development, and it can protect cells from environmental stress and nutrient limit...

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Main Author: Al-Bader, Nadia
Other Authors: Donald Sheppard (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2009
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=40760