hxnR — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_05659 (hxnR) on chromosome 5 of Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 encodes a C2H2 finger domain protein with VerF-like family features. The product has RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding and DNA-binding transcription factor activity, and localises to the nucleus and chromatin. The gene is associated with regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II and DNA-dependent transcription. It is also linked to nicotinate breakdown and genetic transfer. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to similar regulatory and metabolic processes.