Abstract
The Spitzenkörper is a dynamic structure present at the tips of hyphal cells with a single highly polarized growth site. It is closely connected with cell morphogenesis and polar growth, and is only present at actively growing sites. Morphogenesis of such highly polarized cells is complex, and requires the coordinated action of multiple protein complexes. We discuss the relevance of these complexes for the structure and function of the Spitzenkörper.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 4-13 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Mycological Research |
| Volume | 110 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hyphal morphogenesis
- Spitzenkörper
- polarized growth
- ultrastructure
- vesicle supply centre
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Genetics
- Plant Science
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Virag, A., & Harris, S. D. (2006). The Spitzenkörper: a molecular perspective. Mycological Research, 110(1), 4-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mycres.2005.09.005