HEX1 — Verticillium dahliae

Summary

VDAG_08566 (HEX1) on chromosome DS572715 of Verticillium dahliae encodes a beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase (EC 3.2.1.52), a glycoside hydrolase family 20 enzyme with beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase activity. This membrane-associated protein is associated with glycosaminoglycan and carbohydrate metabolism, asexual reproduction, morphogenesis, and homeostasis. The gene is associated with the related beta-hexosaminidase nagA and with FOC4_G10001490. Studies of related genes in other species link HEX1 homologues to reduced virulence.