zipD — Aspergillus fumigatus

Summary

AFU2G03280 (symbol zipD) on Aspergillus fumigatus chromosome 2 encodes a putative BZIP transcription factor belonging to the SCOC domain family. The gene is associated with calcium signaling, cell wall organization, and hypersensitivity. Its product is localized to the Golgi membrane and cytosol. Studies of related genes in other species, including Verticillium dahliae and Fusarium oxysporum, link the family to stress responses and pathogenicity, though these associations are not established for A. fumigatus. The gene is also related to the ZIPD reference sequence.