The VeA regulatory system and its role in morphological and chemical development in fungi

摘要: In fungi, the velvet gene, or veA, is involved in regulation of diverse cellular processes, including control asexual and sexual development as well secondary metabolism. This global regulator conserved numerous fungal species. Interestingly, Aspergilli, where most studies on veA have been carried out, this gene has described to mediate response light. recent years knowledge important regulatory system expanded through use Aspergillus nidulans a model organism, study orthologs across genera. review includes information current understanding function its mechanism action. The fact that only found together with advances elucidation mechanism, might be useful designing future strategies decrease detrimental effects fungi while enhancing those qualities are beneficial.