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Novel perspectives on cysteine-dependent enzymes and processes in photosynthetic organisms.
Journal of Experimental Botany · · Review
Moseler, Hildebrandt + more
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Cysteine desulfhydrases in photosynthetic organisms produce hydrogen sulfide, which plays diverse roles in plant physiology and stress responses.
- Why it matters: Understanding cysteine metabolism is crucial because it links sulfur assimilation to redox balance and stress adaptation in photosynthetic organisms, yet many mechanisms remain unclear.
- What they did: The review summarizes current knowledge on cysteine homeostasis, signaling in immunity, and sulfur trafficking, highlighting the diversity of cysteine desulfhydrases involved in hydrogen sulfide synthesis.
- The result: This work underscores the importance of cysteine-dependent hydrogen sulfide production in plant physiology and stress responses, providing insights into sulfur-related signaling pathways.
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