The Enigma of NTH2 Gene in Yeasts
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Does the NTH2 Gene Code for a Functional Neutral Trehalase in Yeasts?
3. Hypothetical Roles of NTH2 Genes in the Physiology of Yeasts
4. Conclusions and Perspectives
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Maicas, S.; Sánchez-Fresneda, R.; Solano, F.; Argüelles, J.-C. The Enigma of NTH2 Gene in Yeasts. Microorganisms 2024, 12, 1232. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12061232
Maicas S, Sánchez-Fresneda R, Solano F, Argüelles J-C. The Enigma of NTH2 Gene in Yeasts. Microorganisms. 2024; 12(6):1232. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12061232
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaicas, Sergi, Ruth Sánchez-Fresneda, Francisco Solano, and Juan-Carlos Argüelles. 2024. "The Enigma of NTH2 Gene in Yeasts" Microorganisms 12, no. 6: 1232. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12061232