dewA — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

The Aspergillus nidulans gene dewA (ANIA_08006) on chromosome 2 encodes a hydrophobin, a structural constituent of the cell wall. This gene is associated with asexual and sexual reproduction, including conidia formation, sporulation, and asexual spore wall assembly. It is also linked to cell adhesion, secretion, and the formation of infection structures. The dewA product localises to the spore wall, the fungal-type cell wall, and the extracellular space. Additionally, dewA is associated with dentinogenesis.