penM — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_08610 (penM) on chromosome 3 of Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 encodes a major facilitator superfamily (MFS) domain-containing protein with transmembrane transporter activity. The gene is associated with penicillin anabolism, xenobiotic transport, export across the plasma membrane, pexophagy, secretion, and membrane transport. Its product localizes to the peroxisome membrane, plasma membrane, and general membrane compartments. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to the transport of diverse substrates, including chloro-5-hydroxypyridine.