EGL2 — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_01285 (symbol EGL2, also known as GH5-1 and AnEGL2) on Aspergillus nidulans chromosome 8 encodes a glycoside hydrolase family 5 (Glyco_hydro_5) protein with cellulase activity (EC 3.2.1.4), glycosidase activity, and cellulose-binding capacity. The encoded product is associated with xyloglucan catabolism, glucan breakdown, and cellulose breakdown, and is localized to the extracellular space. Related genes in other species, including eglB and CMC3, are linked to effector functions, though these associations are not established for A. nidulans.