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Oxysterol-binding protein is an important non-vesicular trafficking protein involved in the transportation of lipids in eukaryotic cells. Oxysterol-binding protein is identified as oxysterol-binding protein-related proteins (ORPs) in mammals and oxysterol-binding protein homologue (Osh) in yeast. Research has described the function and structure of oxysterol-binding protein in mammals and yeast, but little information about the protein’s structure and function in filamentous fungi has been reported. This article focuses on recent advances in the research of Osh proteins in yeast and filamentous fungi, such as Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus nidulans, and Candida albicans. Furthermore, we point out some problems in the field, summarizing the membrane contact sites (MCS) of Osh proteins in yeast, and consider the future of Osh protein development.
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Qiu, S., Zeng, B. Advances in understanding of the oxysterol-binding protein homologous in yeast and filamentous fungi. Int Microbiol 22, 169–179 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10123-019-00056-6
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