Diatom pyrenoids are encased in a protein shell that enables efficient CO2 fixation
G. Shimakawa, M. Demulder, S. Flori, A. Kawamoto, Y. Tsuji, H. Nawaly, A. Tanaka, R. Tohda, T. Ota, H. Matsui, N. Morishima, R. Okubo, W. Wietrzynski, L. Lamm, R. D. Righetto, , Y. Matsuda
This study identifies a protein shell surrounding diatom pyrenoids that enhances CO2 fixation efficiency and reveals its structural and functional role through in vivo and in vitro analyses.
bioRxiv · Oct 25, 2023 · PreprintCell Biology