Genome-wide analyses of chitin synthases identify horizontal gene transfers towards bacteria and allow a robust and unifying classification into fungi

Genome-wide analyses of chitin synthases identify horizontal gene transfers towards bacteria and allow a robust and unifying classification into fungi

Abstract Background Chitin, the second most abundant biopolymer on earth after cellulose, is found in probably all fungi, many animals (mainly invertebrates), several protists and a few algae, playing an essential role in the development of many of them. This polysaccharide is produced by type 2 gly...

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Main Authors: Isabelle R. Gonçalves, Sophie Brouillet, Marie-Christine Soulié, Simonetta Gribaldo, Catherine Sirven, Noémie Charron, Martine Boccara, Mathias Choquer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
Chitin synthase
Bacteria
Evolution
Classification
Horizontal gene transfer
Fungi
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-016-0815-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-016-0815-9

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