The Spitzenkörper: a molecular perspective

Aleksandra Virag; Steven D. Harris

doi:10.1016/j.mycres.2005.09.005

The Spitzenkörper: a molecular perspective

Aleksandra Virag, Steven D. Harris

Plant Pathology

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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	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mycres.2005.09.005
State	Published - Jan 2006

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

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