Insights from the Structure of a Plant Cellulose Synthase Trimer

Cellulose is an essential component of plant cell walls and the most abundant biopolymer on Earth. Despite its chemical simplicity, questions remain regarding the mechanisms of cellulose synthesis. A cryo-electron microscopy structure of a simplified plant cellulose synthase enzyme complex provides new insights into assembly, localization, and regulation of this complex.

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Cellulose is a crucial component of plant cell walls and the most abundant biopolymer on Earth. Despite its chemical simplicity, questions remain about the mechanisms of cellulose synthesis. A cryo-electron microscopy structure of a simplified plant cellulose synthase enzyme complex provides new insights into the assembly, localization, and regulation of this complex.