Distinct function of Chlamydomonas CTRA-CTR transporters in Cu assimilation and intracellular mobilization
D. Strenkert, S. Schmollinger, S. Paruthiyil, B. C. Brown, S. Green, C. M. Shafer, P. A. Salome, H. Nelson, C. E. Blaby-Haas, J. L. Moseley, S. S. Merchant
This study identifies distinct roles of CTR1 and CTR2 in Cu import and mobilization in Chlamydomonas, with CTR1 mediating high-affinity uptake and CTR2 facilitating Cu remobilization under Zn deficiency.
bioRxiv · Oct 19, 2023Biochemistry