PPGA — Aspergillus fumigatus

Summary

AFU6G06360, designated PPGA (ppgA) on chromosome 6 of Aspergillus fumigatus, encodes the mating alpha-pheromone PpgA. This gene is associated with the biological processes of mating, secretion, and signal transduction, as indicated by ontology terms annotated directly on it. The encoded product is a member of the alpha-pheromone family, as indicated by related genes in other species.