Publications by authors named "Dorota Samojedny"
[New look at starch degradation in Arabidopsis thaliana L. chloroplasts].
Postepy Biochem
September 2007
Article Synopsis
- Transitory starch accumulates during the day and serves as a key energy source for cellular metabolism at night, with scientists often using its degradation as a research model.
- The degradation process involves two stages: the initiation phase and the digestion phase, where enzymes like beta-amylase break down starch into smaller sugars, primarily beta-maltose, which is then further processed in the cell.
- The study aims to consolidate current knowledge on starch degradation in Arabidopsis thaliana leaves, highlighting factors like the day cycle, enzyme regulation, and chemical changes that affect the rate of starch breakdown.