himE — Neurospora crassa

Summary

NCU03863, also known as himE, is located on chromosome 6 of Neurospora crassa and encodes an RTA1-domain-containing protein. The gene is associated with protoperithecium formation and melanin anabolism, and its product localizes to the fungal-type vacuole and the plasma membrane. Studies of related genes in other species link the RTA1 protein family to the sphingoid long-chain base transporter RSB1.