xanA — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_11581 (symbol xanA) on chromosome 2 of Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 encodes an uncharacterized protein with 2-oxoglutarate-dependent xanthine dioxygenase activity and broader dioxygenase activity, and it binds metal ions. The gene is associated with urate formation and xanthine breakdown, and its product localizes to the cytosol. It is also linked to post-translational modification. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to the enzyme classification EC 1.14.11.48.