AZGA — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_08534 (symbol AZGA, also known as azgA) in Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 on chromosome 5 encodes a member of the Azg-like and NCS2 protein families and has guanine, adenine, and purine base transmembrane transporter activity. The gene is associated with the transport of hypoxanthine, adenine, guanine, and other nucleobases, as well as with membrane transport, endocytosis, autophagy, lipogenesis, and mycotoxin anabolism. Its product localizes to the endomembrane system, fungal-type vacuole, Golgi membrane, Golgi complex, and plasma membrane. AZGA is also linked to protein content. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to nucleoside transport and inner membrane protein function.