Biosynthesis and uptake of siderophores is controlled by the PacC-mediated ambient-pH Regulatory system in Aspergillus nidulans

Eukaryot Cell. 2004 Apr;3(2):561-3. doi: 10.1128/EC.3.2.561-563.2004.

Abstract

Biosynthesis and uptake of siderophores in Aspergillus nidulans are regulated not only by iron availability but also by ambient pH: expression of this high-affinity iron uptake system is elevated by an increase in the ambient pH. Mediation of this regulation by the transcriptional regulator PacC has been confirmed via acidity- and alkalinity-mimicking mutants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus nidulans / genetics
  • Aspergillus nidulans / metabolism*
  • Fungal Proteins / genetics
  • Fungal Proteins / metabolism
  • Fungal Proteins / physiology*
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal / genetics
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Iron / metabolism
  • Mutation
  • Siderophores / biosynthesis
  • Siderophores / genetics
  • Siderophores / metabolism*
  • Transcription Factors / genetics
  • Transcription Factors / metabolism
  • Transcription Factors / physiology*

Substances

  • Fungal Proteins
  • PacC protein, Aspergillus
  • Siderophores
  • Transcription Factors
  • Iron