PHYA — Aspergillus fumigatus

Summary

AFU7G01240, designated PHYA in Aspergillus fumigatus on chromosome 7, encodes a putative phytase belonging to the histidine acid phosphatase family. The enzyme possesses 3-phytase activity (EC 3.1.3.8) and acid phosphatase activity. The gene is associated with uracil anabolism, homologous recombination, fermentation, and secretion. Its product is localised to the extracellular space. Studies of related genes in other species link the histidine acid phosphatase family to broader phosphatase activity (EC 3.1.3.-).