The genes gmdA, encoding an amidase, and bzuA, encoding a cytochrome P450, are required for benzamide utilization in Aspergillus nidulans

Abstract

Fraser, J. A., Davis, M. A., and Hynes, M. J. 2002. The genes gmdA, encoding an amidase, and bzuA, encoding a cytochrome P450, are required for benzamide utilization in Aspergillus nidulans. Fungal Genetics and Biology 35, 135-146. Two unlinked loci, gmdA and bzuA, have previously been identified as being required for the utilization of benzamide as the sole nitrogen source by Aspergillus nidulans. We have cloned each of these genes via direct complementation. The gmdA gene encodes a predicted product belonging to the amidase signature sequence famil that displays similarity to AmdS from A. nidulans. However, identity is significantly higher to the amdS gene from Aspergillus niger. The bzuA ..