| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10835724 | Peptides | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Ureases have biological effects independent of their enzyme activity. ⺠Urease shows homology to plant antifungal defensins, chitinases and thaumatin. ⺠Jackbean urease is fungicidal to yeasts at submicromolar doses. ⺠Fungitoxic effects include permeabilization, altered metabolism and cell death. ⺠The urease-derived peptide Jaburetox is fungitoxic to yeast and filamentous fungi.
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Authors
Melissa Postal, Anne H.S. Martinelli, Arlete B. Becker-Ritt, Rodrigo Ligabue-Braun, Diogo R. Demartini, Suzanna F.F. Ribeiro, Giancarlo Pasquali, Valdirene M. Gomes, Celia R. Carlini,