Unlocking the Potential of Cyanobacteria: CKMT1 Methylates FNR to Regulate Energy Production
Have you ever wondered how cyanobacteria are able to use the energy from the sun to produce their own food? In a recent study, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered a new enzyme, CKMT1, that is responsible for this process. The enzyme works by methylating flavodoxin, a protein that helps to capture and store energy from the sun. This methylation process is essential for the energy metabolism of cyanobacteria, and the findings could help us to develop better ways to utilize the energy of the sun.
source: Phys.org