A genomic approach to identifying and classifying yeast genes involved in cell wall formation and its regulation
2001
Identifying Yeast Genes for Cell Wall Formation
Sample size: 620
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Author Information
Author(s): de Groot, Woods, Oliver Fiehn, Andrew Simpson, Duncan Campbell, Philip Masterson
Conclusion
The study systematically screened yeast genes to identify those involved in cell wall formation and regulation.
Supporting Evidence
- 145 mutants showing at least one phenotype were selected for further screening.
- The study refined the gene set of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
- New methods for understanding metabolic networks were discussed.
Takeaway
Researchers looked at many yeast genes to find out which ones help make the cell wall and how they work together.
Methodology
The study involved screening non-essential single-gene yeast deletants for cell wall-related phenotypes.
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