# Emergence of a distinct mechanism of C–N bond formation in photoenzymes

*PRI Rank #7 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #7 |
| 18m citations | 50 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-08138-w |
| Corresponding authors | Todd K. Hyster |
| Institution | Princeton University, United States |

**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/s41586-024-08138-w](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08138-w)

## Topics

C–N bond formation · photoenzymes · photocatalytic mechanism · enzyme catalysis · light-driven chemistry · nitrogen incorporation · C–N bond formation · photobiocatalysis

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