We have isolated and characterized the Delta(9)-desaturase gene (Ole1), which codes for a key enzyme involved in regulating membrane fluidity in animal cells and microorganisms, from two strains of Histoplasma capsulatum, one that is temperature-tolerant (G217B) and the other temperature-susceptible (Downs). These pathogenic fungi are dimorphic in that they undergo a morphologic transition from the mycelial to yeast-like form when the temperature of incubation is switched from 25 to 37 degrees C or when they infect a susceptible host. The coding sequences of the two genes, both containing an intron of 93 nucteotides, are virtually identical and analogous to the dg-desaturase gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and those of the rat, mouse and human. Ole1 transcription of the thermotolerant G217B and thermosensitive Downs strains is similar in yeast phase cells and during the temperature shift down from 34, 37, or 40 to 25 degrees C (yeast-to-mycelia transition). Nevertheless, the Delta(9)-desaturase gene is transcriptionally inactive in mycelia of G217B at 25 degrees C while it is actively transcribed in the Downs strain at the same temperature. These results are in agreement with the finding that membranes of the Downs strain have a higher level of oleic acid. The differential expression of Delta(9)-desaturase genes is discussed in relationship to differences in thermosensitivity in the fungal isolates and in regulating the level of expression of heat shock genes.

Gargano, S., DI LALLO, G., Kobayashi, G., Maresca, B. (1995). A temperature-sensitive strain of Histoplasma capsulatum has an altered Δ9-fatty acid desaturase geneacid desaturase gene. LIPIDS, 30(10), 899-906 [10.1007/BF02537480].

A temperature-sensitive strain of Histoplasma capsulatum has an altered Δ9-fatty acid desaturase geneacid desaturase gene

DI LALLO, GUSTAVO;
1995-10-01

Abstract

We have isolated and characterized the Delta(9)-desaturase gene (Ole1), which codes for a key enzyme involved in regulating membrane fluidity in animal cells and microorganisms, from two strains of Histoplasma capsulatum, one that is temperature-tolerant (G217B) and the other temperature-susceptible (Downs). These pathogenic fungi are dimorphic in that they undergo a morphologic transition from the mycelial to yeast-like form when the temperature of incubation is switched from 25 to 37 degrees C or when they infect a susceptible host. The coding sequences of the two genes, both containing an intron of 93 nucteotides, are virtually identical and analogous to the dg-desaturase gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and those of the rat, mouse and human. Ole1 transcription of the thermotolerant G217B and thermosensitive Downs strains is similar in yeast phase cells and during the temperature shift down from 34, 37, or 40 to 25 degrees C (yeast-to-mycelia transition). Nevertheless, the Delta(9)-desaturase gene is transcriptionally inactive in mycelia of G217B at 25 degrees C while it is actively transcribed in the Downs strain at the same temperature. These results are in agreement with the finding that membranes of the Downs strain have a higher level of oleic acid. The differential expression of Delta(9)-desaturase genes is discussed in relationship to differences in thermosensitivity in the fungal isolates and in regulating the level of expression of heat shock genes.
ott-1995
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Settore BIO/19 - MICROBIOLOGIA GENERALE
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Gargano, S., DI LALLO, G., Kobayashi, G., Maresca, B. (1995). A temperature-sensitive strain of Histoplasma capsulatum has an altered Δ9-fatty acid desaturase geneacid desaturase gene. LIPIDS, 30(10), 899-906 [10.1007/BF02537480].
Gargano, S; DI LALLO, G; Kobayashi, G; Maresca, B
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