Arabidopsis Gluconolactonase, the First Enzyme Involved in Ascorbate Biosynthesis Localized in the Chloroplast Protects Plants from Light Stress.
J. P. Yactayo-Chang, N. Nepal, S. I. Aboobucker, K. Medina-Jimenez, A. Wilkie, T. K. Teoh, G. A. Wilson, A. 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