ace1 — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MGG_06364 (ace1) on chromosome 4 of Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 encodes a C2H2-type zinc-finger domain-containing protein that functions as an RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor. The gene is associated with defense response, host invasion, melanin anabolism, secondary metabolism, sporulation, mating, fermentation, and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II, including positive regulation. It is also linked to transposition and non-homologous end joining (NHEJ). The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus. Related genes in other species are linked to reduced virulence and pulmonary aspergillosis.