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Production of cross-kingdom oxylipins by pathogenic fungi: An update on their role in development and pathogenicity

Journal of Microbiology volume 54, pages 254–264 (2016)Cite this article

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Oxylipins are a class of molecules derived from the incorporation of oxygen into polyunsaturated fatty acid substrates through the action of oxygenases. While extensively investigated in the context of mammalian immune responses, over the last decade it has become apparent that oxylipins are a common means of communication among and between plants, animals, and fungi to control development and alter hostmicrobe interactions. In fungi, some oxylipins are derived nonenzymatically while others are produced by lipoxygenases, cyclooxygenases, and monooxygenases with homology to plant and human enzymes. Recent investigations of numerous plant and human fungal pathogens have revealed oxylipins to be involved in the establishment and progression of disease. This review highlights oxylipin production by pathogenic fungi and their role in fungal development and pathogen/host interactions.

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Fischer, G.J., Keller, N.P. Production of cross-kingdom oxylipins by pathogenic fungi: An update on their role in development and pathogenicity. J Microbiol. 54, 254–264 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-016-5620-z

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  • oxylipins
  • fungi
  • microbial interactions