The detection of 3-hydroxykynurenine in a plant pathogenic fungus
| dc.contributor.author | Wilson, T. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Thomsen, K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Petersen, B. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Duus, J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Oliver, Richard | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T12:12:02Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T12:12:02Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2010-11-15T04:06:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2003 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | WILSON TGJ, THOMSEN KK, PETERSEN BO, DUUS JO & OLIVER RP (2003) The detection of 3-hydroxykynurenine in a plant pathogenic fungus. Biochemical Journal 371 783-788 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19135 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1042/BJ20021797 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
A redox-active compound has been purified from the barley powdery mildew fungus Blumeria ( Erysiphe ) graminis f. sp. hordei. A combination of spectrophotometry, MS and NMR has identified it as 3-hydroxykynurenine (3OHKyn). This compound, never previously detected in any fungus or pathogen, is best known for its role in vertebrate cataracts. It is found abundantly in developing and germinating spores and also in runner hyphae. Two roles for 3OHKyn are discussed: first, the presence of active oxygen species would enable 3OHKyn to cross-link the spore chemically with the plant. Secondly, it may be acting as an UV protectant and an antioxidant. | |
| dc.title | The detection of 3-hydroxykynurenine in a plant pathogenic fungus | |
| dc.type | Journal Article | |
| curtin.note |
A copy of this item may be available from Professor Richard Oliver | |
| curtin.note |
Email: Richard.oliver@curtin.edu.au | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Fulltext not available | |
| curtin.faculty | Department of Environmental & Agriculture | |
| curtin.faculty | School of Agriculture and Environment | |
| curtin.faculty | Faculty of Science and Engineering |