Preparation and Properties of a Hyphal Wall Fraction from Pithomyces chartarum

Abstract
SUMMARY: A low-sporing isolate of Pithomyces chartarum was grown in submerged liquid culture in defined medium, and a hyphal wall fraction isolated by mechanical disruption. Itcontains about 20% protein, 40% bound hexoses, 10% bound glucosamine, 10% lipid and 5% ash.