(1--6)-beta-D-glucan as cell wall receptor for Pichia membranifaciens killer toxin

Authors :: Santos, A.
Marquina, D.
Leal, J.A.
Peinado, J.M.
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. May, 2000, Vol. 66 Issue 5, p1809, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Pichia membranifaciens killer toxin is discussed. P. membranifaciens CYC1106 is a yeast isolated from fermenting olive brines. It has been found that it binds mostly to the (1--6)-beta-D-glucan of the cell wall of a sensitive yeast (Candida boidinii IGC 3430). The toxin has maximum killer activity where NaCl is present.

Subjects :: Yeast -- Physiological aspects
Plant toxins -- Physiological aspects
Mycotoxins -- Research
Plant cell walls -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences

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