Role of cell membrane homeostasis in the pathogenicity of pathogenic filamentous fungi
Yuejin Peng, Bin Chen
Abstract
The cell membrane forms a fundamental part of all living cells and participates in a variety of physiological processes, such as material exchange, stress response, cell recognition, signal transduction, cellular immunity, apoptosis, and pathogenicity. Here, we review the mechanisms and functions of the membrane structure (lipid components of the membrane and the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids), membrane proteins (transmembrane proteins and proteins contributing to membrane curvature), transcriptional regulation, and cell wall components that influence the virulence and pathogenicity of filamentous fungi.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyCell biologyTransmembrane proteinVirulenceSignal transductionCell membraneMembrane proteinCellCell wallBacterial outer membraneMembraneMicrobiologyBiochemistryGeneReceptorEscherichia coliAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityMycotoxins in Agriculture and FoodEntomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control