Complete genome sequence of the filamentous fungus Aspergillus westerdijkiae reveals the putative biosynthetic gene cluster of ochratoxin A

Alolika Chakrabortti, Jinming Li, Zhao Xun Liang*

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Abstract

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a common mycotoxin that contaminates food and agricultural products. Sequencing of the complete genome of Aspergillus westerdijkiae, a major producer of OTA, reveals more than 50 biosynthetic gene clusters, including a putative OTA biosynthetic gene cluster that encodes a dozen of enzymes, transporters, and regulatory proteins.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere00982-16
JournalGenome Announcements
Volume4
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

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© 2016 Chakrabortti et al.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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