Response of Psychrotolerant Fungus Mucor flavus to Cell Wall Stress, Induced by Azo Dyes
Sofiya A. Saharova, Elena A. Ianutsevich, Olga A. Danilova, Galina A. Kochkina, Vera M. Tereshina · 2026
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Sofiya A. Saharova and colleagues study how a cold-tolerant fungus handles cell wall stress in a 2026 experiment. Mucor flavus builds its wall from a chitin and chitosan mix, unlike the better-known ascomycete fungi. Two azo dyes were used to provoke wall stress in culture.
The dyes cut growth, slowed tip extension, and reduced branching. Unlike ascomycetes, the fungus did not answer by thickening wall chitin or raising protective solutes. Membrane fats shifted instead, with more phosphatidic acid and greater unsaturation. Storage fats also rebalanced, favoring two-chain forms over three-chain forms. Mycologists gain a contrast case that warns against generalizing stress biology across fungal groups. Such differences matter when wall-targeting antifungals or dye treatments are designed for mixed environments.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Sofiya A. Saharova, Elena A. Ianutsevich, Olga A. Danilova, Galina A. Kochkina, Vera M. Tereshina |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 33 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |