Aspergillus parasiticus crzA, Which Encodes Calcineurin Response Zinc-Finger Protein, Is Required for Aflatoxin Production under Calcium Stress

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Volumn 9, Issue 10, 2008, Pages 2027-2043

  Chang, Perng Kuang ^a  

^a SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Aflatoxin biosynthesis; Aspergillus parasiticus; Calcium homeostasis; CrzA; Endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase

Indexed keywords

EID: 63449126305     PISSN: 16616596     EISSN: 14220067     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3390/ijms9102027     Document Type: Article

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