| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6131849 | Current Opinion in Microbiology | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- The Spitzenkörper (SPK) is a highly ordered structure of hyphal apices.
- The SPK determines hyphal growth and morphogenesis.
- Neurospora crassa provides insight into the organization of the fungal SPK.
- The main constituents of the SPK are vesicles, actin and ribosomes.
- Macrovesicles and microvesicles contain different cell wall synthetic functions.
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Authors
Meritxell Riquelme, Eddy Sánchez-León,