Insights into the Antifungal Properties of Myxobacteria Outer Membrane β-1,6-Glucanase.

Fungal cell wall decomposition enzymes exhibit great potential for the development of efficient antifungal agents. However, their practical application is restricted due to incomplete understanding of the action mode. In our previous study, we identified that a novel outer membrane (OM) β-1,6-glucanase GluM is deployed by predatory myxobacteria to feed on fungi.

sp. nov. (Sordariomycetes, Chaetosphaeriales, Chaetosphaeriaceae), from freshwater habitat in China.

Background: Freshwater fungi are an integral part of freshwater ecosystems. They promote the carbon cycle of the ecosystem by decomposing wood substrates. is a fungal genus of Chaetosphaeriales in Sordariomycetes, which has been commonly collected from aquatic and marine environments.