Fungal Mst3-proteins are involved in fungal innate immunity needed for the recognition of bacteria surrounding the hyphae, as well as for plant pathogenicity
Shanshan Gong, Xiaorong Lin, Shenghua Liu, Stefan Olsson, Guodong Lu, Zonghua Wang, Ya Li
This study identifies fungal MST3 proteins as essential for innate immunity and pathogenicity, showing reduced pathogenicity and altered stress responses in knockout mutants.
bioRxiv · Nov 25, 2025 · PreprintImmunology