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Abstract

The gene family of comprises four highly conserved members named (), (), () and (). Each gene copy is located within the subtelomeric region of a different chromosome and all are homologues of the gene which is thought to function in the biosynthesis of hydroxymethylpyrimidine (HMP), a precursor of vitamin B, thiamin. A comprehensive phylogenetic study has shown that the existence of as a gene family is exclusive to those yeasts of the subgroup. To determine the function and redundancy of each of the homologues, all combinations of the single, double, triple and quadruple deletion mutants were constructed using a PCR-mediated gene-disruption strategy. Phenotypic analyses of these mutant strains have shown the four genes to be functionally redundant in terms of HMP formation for thiamin biosynthesis; each promotes synthesis of HMP from the pyridoxine (vitamin B) biosynthetic pathway. Furthermore, growth studies with the quadruple mutant strain support a previous proposal of an alternative HMP biosynthetic pathway that operates in yeast under anaerobic growth conditions. Comparative analysis of mRNA levels has revealed subtle differences in the regulation of the four genes, suggesting that they respond differently to nutrient limitation.

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