Siderophore Biosynthesis and Transport Systems in Model and Pathogenic Fungi
- Authors
- Choi, Sohyeong; Kronstad, James W; Jung, Won Hee
- Issue Date
- Jun-2024
- Keywords
- Fungus; iron; siderophore; virulence
- Citation
- Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, v.34, no.8, pp 1551 - 1562
- Pages
- 12
- Journal Title
- Journal of microbiology and biotechnology
- Volume
- 34
- Number
- 8
- Start Page
- 1551
- End Page
- 1562
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/74551
- DOI
- 10.4014/jmb.2405.05020
- ISSN
- 1017-7825
1738-8872
- Abstract
- Fungi employ diverse mechanisms for iron uptake to ensure proliferation and survival in ironlimited environments. Siderophores are secondary metabolite small molecules with a high affinity specifically for ferric iron; these molecules play an essential role in iron acquisition in fungi and significantly influence fungal physiology and virulence. Fungal siderophores, which are primarily hydroxamate types, are synthesized via non-ribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPS) or NRPSindependent pathways. Following synthesis, siderophores are excreted, chelate iron, and are transported into the cell by specific cell membrane transporters. In several human pathogenic fungi, siderophores are pivotal for virulence, as inhibition of their synthesis or transport significantly reduces disease in murine models of infection. This review briefly highlights siderophore biosynthesis and transport mechanisms in fungal pathogens as well the model fungi Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Schizosaccharomyces pombe. Understanding siderophore biosynthesis and transport in pathogenic fungi provides valuable insights into fungal biology and illuminates potential therapeutic targets for combating fungal infections.
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