Difference in FKS1 gene sequences between serotypes A and D of Cryptococcus neoformans.

ABSTRACT: We compared sequences of the glucan synthase (FKS1) gene in serotypes A and D of Cryptococcus neoformans. Four introns were present in serotype D but not serotype A. PCR with primers that flank these introns permits simple differentiation of serotypes A and D.

SUBMITTER: Tanaka R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC193833 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature