ACB1 — Verticillium dahliae

Summary

VDAG_00497 (VdACB1) on chromosome DS572695 of Verticillium dahliae encodes an acyl-CoA-binding protein, a member of the acyl-CoA-binding superfamily that binds long-chain fatty acyl-CoA molecules. The gene is associated with very-long-chain fatty acid anabolism, fatty acid metabolism, protein secretion, and filamentous growth, and its product localises to both the cytosol and nucleus. VdACB1 has been connected to vascular wilt disease in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). Associations from studies in other organisms link the ACB1 family to mitochondrial genome maintenance, respiratory metabolism, cell cycle progression, biofilm formation, stress resistance, and invasive growth. The gene is also associated with altered cell size and shape, decreased carbon source utilisation, and increased replicative lifespan.