pelA — Aspergillus fumigatus

Summary

AFU5G10380 (pelA) on chromosome 5 of Aspergillus fumigatus encodes a protein in the Pec_lyase family with pectin lyase activity (EC 4.2.2.10) and pectate lyase activity. The product is associated with pectin breakdown, glycan biosynthesis, biofilm formation, and cell wall organization. It is localized to the extracellular space. Related genes in other species link the family to apoplastic effector functions, with sequence similarity to proteins from plant pathogens such as Verticillium dahliae and Fusarium oxysporum pathovars. This gene is also related to pelB and PELA from unrecorded source species.