Hwp1

Proteins and Enzymes

Hwp1, or Hyphal wall protein 1, is a glycoprotein on the surface of the opportunistic diploid fungus Candida albicans. It appears exclusively on hyphae, projections that emerge from the fungal surface. Hwp1 is a substrate of mammalian transglutaminase. The text describes one implication of this property in fungal pathogenicity as proved, while a possible implication involving food proteins is hypothetical.

Also called: Hyphal wall protein 1
Location: Surface of Candida albicans hyphae
Biochemical property: Substrate of mammalian transglutaminase

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Article: Hwp1 (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q17118673
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