This eukaryotic family of proteins includes a group of fungal proteins, including Egh16 from Erysiphe graminis f.sp. hordei and its homologues [1, 2]. They are found in pathogenic fungi and may play important roles during the early infection stage in fungal pathogens [3].

1: Isolation and characterization of two novel genes expressed in germinating conidia of the obligate biotroph Erysiphe graminis f.sp. hordei. Justesen A, Somerville S, Christiansen S, Giese H; Gene. 1996;170:131-135. PMID:8621073

2: A Blumeria graminis gene family encoding proteins with a C-terminal variable region with homologues in pathogenic fungi. Grell MN, Mouritzen P, Giese H; Gene. 2003;311:181-192. PMID:12853153

3: Two novel fungal virulence genes specifically expressed in appressoria of the rice blast fungus. Xue C, Park G, Choi W, Zheng L, Dean RA, Xu JR; Plant Cell. 2002;14:2107-2119. PMID:12215509