The Neurospora crassa molybdate transporter: Characterizing a novel transporter homologous to the plant MOT1 family.

Molybdenum (Mo) is an essential element for animals, plants, and fungi. To achieve biological activity in eukaryotes, Mo must be complexed into the molybdenum cofactor (Moco). Cells are known to take up Mo in the form of the oxyanion molybdate.