Glycogen metabolism jump-starts photosynthesis through the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (OPPP) in cyanobacteria
S. Shinde, S. Singapuri, X. Zhang, I. Kalra, X. Liu, R. Morgan-Kiss, X. Wang
This study shows glycogen metabolism via the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (OPPP) initiates photosynthesis in cyanobacteria by modulating NADPH levels during dark-light transitions.
bioRxiv · Jun 2, 2019Plant Biology