# The methylerythritol phosphate pathway as an oxidative stress sense and response system

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 34 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-49483-8 |
| Corresponding authors | Claudia E. Vickers |
| Institution | Queensland University of Technology, Australia |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/photosynthetic-processes-and-mechanisms/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-49483-8](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-49483-8)

## Topics

methylerythritol phosphate pathway · methylerythritol phosphate pathway · isoprenoid biosynthesis · methylerythritol cyclodiphosphate · methylerythritol cyclodiphosphate · oxidative stress signalling · iron-sulfur cluster enzymes · iron-sulfur cluster enzymes · IspG · oxygen sensitivity · mevalonate pathway · Plastid · eubacteria · antioxidant activity · metabolic signalling molecule · Differential regulation · stress detection mechanism

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