Maize AFP1 confers antifungal activity by inhibiting chitin deacetylases from a broad range of fungi
L.-S. Ma, W.-L. Tsai, R. M. Kalunke, M.-Y. Xu, Y.-H. Lin, F. A. Damei, H.-C. Lee
This study identifies maize AFP1 as an antifungal protein that inhibits chitin deacetylases in fungi by binding to mannosylated chitin, reducing fungal viability.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology