The Role of Vitamin D in Emiliania huxleyi: A Microalgal Perspective on UV Exposure
O. Eliason, S. Malitsky, I. Panizel, E. Feldmesser, M. Sperfeld, E. Segev
This study shows Emiliania huxleyi produces vitamin D2 and D3 in response to UV radiation and regulates protective mechanisms transcriptionally when exposed to vitamin D, enhancing photosynthesis and reducing oxidative stress.
bioRxiv · Sep 21, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology