Kommedal, Eirik; Angeltveit, Camilla Fløien; Klau, Leesa Jane; Ayuso-Fernandez, Ivan; Arstad, Bjørnar; Antonsen, Simen; Stenstrøm, Yngve; Ekeberg, Dag; Gírio, Francisco; Carvalheiro, Florbela; Horn, Svein Jarle; Aachmann, Finn Lillelund; Eijsink, Vincent (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-02-24)
Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) catalyze oxidative cleavage of crystalline polysaccharides such as cellulose and are crucial for the conversion of plant biomass in Nature and in industrial applications. Sunlight promotes microbial conversion of plant litter; this effect has been attributed to photochemical degradation of lignin, a major redox-active component of secondary plant cell walls ...