Role of the osaA transcription factor gene in development, secondary metabolism and virulence in the mycotoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus
Farzana Ehetasum Hossain, A. R. Dabholkar, Jessica M. Lohmar, Matthew D. Lebar, Brian M. Mack, Ana M. Calvo
This study identifies osaA as a key transcription factor in Aspergillus flavus regulating aflatoxin production, morphological development, and pathogenicity, suggesting it as a target for controlling mycotoxin contamination.
Toxins · Dec 30, 2025Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology