Arabidopsis Gluconolactonase, the First Enzyme Involved in Ascorbate Biosynthesis Localized in the Chloroplast Protects Plants from Light Stress.
Jessica P. Yactayo‐Chang, Nirman Nepal, Siddique Imran Aboobucker, Karina Medina‐Jiménez, Austin Wilkie, Thomas K. Teoh, G. A. Wilson, Argelia Lorence
This study identifies and characterizes the first plant gluconolactonase (AtGNL) involved in ascorbate biosynthesis in chloroplasts, showing its role in protecting plants from light stress.
bioRxiv · Feb 22, 2024 · PreprintBiochemistry