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==Description and Significance==
==Description and Significance==


Orphiocordyceps unilateralis is a fungal pathogen specific to the tribe of campotini infecting ants such as Camponotus leonardi.
Orphiocordyceps unilateralis is a fungal pathogen specific to the tribe of campotini infecting ants such as Camponotus leonardi. Once infected the ants will climb down from their natural habitats on rainforest tree and relocate to 25 cm off the ground


==<br /> Genome Structure==
==<br /> Genome Structure==

Revision as of 02:16, 3 February 2012

A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis

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Classification

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Description and Significance

Orphiocordyceps unilateralis is a fungal pathogen specific to the tribe of campotini infecting ants such as Camponotus leonardi. Once infected the ants will climb down from their natural habitats on rainforest tree and relocate to 25 cm off the ground


Genome Structure

The genome of this organism is not sequenced entirely, although major enzymes such as RNA polymerases have been sequenced. Four polyketide synthase (PKS) genes have been found in O. unilateralis. PKS enzymes synthesize polyketide proteins, which have proven to be novel antibiotics, antifungal agents, and even cholesterol lowering agents.

Cell Structure and Metabolism

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Ecology

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Pathology

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