medA — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

The Aspergillus nidulans gene medA (ANIA_06230) on chromosome 1 encodes a protein containing the DUF7082 domain. This gene is associated with the regulation of conidium formation, conidiophore development, asexual and sexual reproduction, sporulation, mating, chlamydospore formation, pigmentation, secondary metabolism, morphogenesis, filamentous growth, and the pheromone response. It is also linked to mast cell degranulation and hypersensitivity. The encoded protein localises to the nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to oxidative stress response and iron concentration.