Cdr1 — Aspergillus fumigatus

Summary

AFU8G01830, designated Cdr1, on Aspergillus fumigatus chromosome 8 encodes a Zn(2)-C6 fungal-type domain-containing protein with DNA-binding transcription factor activity specific for RNA polymerase II. The protein localises to the nucleus and binds zinc. Cdr1 is associated with steroidogenesis, ergosterol anabolism, mating, carbohydrate metabolism, cell growth, and DNA-dependent transcription. Related genes in other species encode a transcription factor domain-containing protein.