asqO — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_11201 (asqO) on chromosome 6 of Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 encodes a protein with a DA_N and AsqO/PenF-like_C domain that exhibits lyase activity and metal binding. The gene is associated with alkaloid anabolism. Related genes in other species link the family to lyase activity (EC 4.2.-.- and 4.2.1.-).