Modified tetrapyrroles are large macrocyclic compounds, consisting of diverse conjugation
and metal chelation systems and imparting an array of colors to the biological structures that …

Autotrophic microorganisms convert CO2 into biomass by deriving energy from light or
inorganic electron donors. These CO2-fixing microorganisms have a large, but so far only …

With unfavourable climate changes and an increasing global population, there is a great
need for more productive and stress-tolerant crops. As traditional methods of crop …

Photosynthetic organisms have evolved versatile electron transport chains that efficiently
convert solar energy into chemical energy. Researchers can engineer these electron …

FtsH proteases are membrane-embedded proteolytic complexes important for protein quality
control and regulation of various physiological processes in bacteria, mitochondria, and …

Enzymatic photocatalysis is seldom used in biology. Photocatalysis by light-dependent
protochlorophyllide oxidoreductase (LPOR)—one of only a few natural light-dependent …

Background Microalgae are emerging hosts for the sustainable production of lutein, a high-
value carotenoid; however, to be commercially competitive with existing systems, their …

Highlights•Light-driven carbon fixation shows great potential in reducing carbon
emissions.•Light capture supporting available photons broadens carbon fixation power …

Tetrapyrroles are essential metabolic components produced by almost all organisms, and
they participate in various fundamental biological processes. Tetrapyrroles are used as …

The biosynthesis of chlorophylls (Chls) and bacteriochlorophylls (BChls) represents a key
aspect of photosynthesis research. Our previous work assembled the complete pathway for …