araR — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_00388, designated araR on Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 chromosome 8, encodes a Zn2Cys6 DNA-binding transcription factor of the XlnR/Xlr1 family. The product acts as an RNA polymerase II-specific transcription factor with DNA-binding and zinc-binding activity. AraR is associated with the positive regulation of xylan and cellulose breakdown, as well as the breakdown of pentoses including L-arabinose, arabinose, galactose, and xylan. It is linked to the regulation of carbon utilization, positive regulation of macromolecule metabolic processes, and DNA-dependent transcription. The protein localizes to the nucleus.