Project description:A whole genome microarray approach has been engaged in the heterothallic euascomycete Podospora anserina to identify genes that are differentially expressed beetwen a wild type kinetics of sexual reproduction and two mutant strains ∆RID and ∆SMR1.
Project description:Mutations in the gene for the mitochondrial matrix protease CLPP can cause human Perrault syndrome, which is characterized by male and female infertility, progressive sensorineural deafness, ataxia and leukoencephalopathy. This gene encodes a peptidase that is conserved since bacteria and localizes to mitochondrial matrix in eukaryotes. To compare and validate mouse and human findings, the filamentous fungus Podospora anserina was cultured and protein extracts were analyzed.
Project description:Genome-wide gene expression profiling of fertilization competent mycelium in opposite mating types in the heterothallic fungus Podospora anserina.
