| Accession ID | Name | Pfam Type |
|---|---|---|
| PF11735 | Cryptococcal mannosyltransferase 1 | family |
The capsule of pathogenic fungi is a complex polysaccharide whose formation is determined by a number of enzymes including, most importantly, alpha-1,3-mannosyltransferase 1, EC:2.4.1.- [1].
1: An alpha-1,3-mannosyltransferase of Cryptococcus neoformans. Sommer U, Liu H, Doering TL; J Biol Chem. 2003;278:47724-47730. PMID:14504286
2: Glycosyltransferases and their products: cryptococcal variations on fungal themes. Klutts JS, Yoneda A, Reilly MC, Bose I, Doering TL; FEMS Yeast Res. 2006;6:499-512. PMID:16696646