aflJ — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_00313 (aflJ) on chromosome 8 of Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 encodes a putative lipase belonging to the alpha/beta hydrolase family, with versiconal hemiacetal acetate esterase activity, carboxylic ester hydrolase activity, FAD binding, and redox activity. The gene is associated with aflatoxin anabolism, secondary metabolism, lipolysis, and morphogenesis, and its product localises to both the cytosol and nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to additional lipolytic functions and esterase activities (EC 3.1.1.94).