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Cytochrome P450 gene enables mycotoxin and secondary metabolite biosynthesis

Claim that class E group IV cytochrome P450 oxygenase gene located near HGT candidate genes in Cordyceps is implicated in the biosynthesis of mycotoxins and other secondary metabolites.

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Cytochrome P450 enables biosynthesis of mycotoxins and secondary metabolites

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Cytochrome P450 oxygenase gene in Cordyceps enables Mycotoxin and secondary metabolite biosynthesis

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Review/article about the types, functions, and evolutionary roles of cytochrome P450 enzymes in fungi.

Črešnar B & Petrič Š (2011). Cytochrome P450 enzymes in the fungal kingdom doi:10.1016/j.bbapap.2010.06.020