ATP sulfurylase atypical leucine zipper interacts with Cys3 and calcineurin A in the regulation of sulfur amino acid biosynthesis in Cryptococcus neoformans.

Fungal pathogens are a major cause of death, especially among immunocompromised patients. Therapies against invasive fungal infections are restricted to a few antifungals; therefore, novel therapies are necessary. Nutritional signaling and regulation are important for pathogen establishment in the host.