VELB — Neurospora crassa

Summary

NCU07553, symbol VELB, encodes a velvet domain-containing protein on Neurospora crassa chromosome 3. The product belongs to the Velvet protein family, characterized by a conserved Velvet domain. This gene is associated with the regulation of both sexual and asexual sporulation, spore formation, and secondary metabolism. It is linked to carotenoid and mycose biosynthesis, as well as DNA-dependent transcription and hypersensitivity responses. The protein localizes to both the cytoplasm and nucleus. Related genes in other species are linked to sporogenesis, oxidative stress response, and reduced virulence.