# Light-induced remodeling of phytochrome B enables signal transduction by phytochrome-interacting factor

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Molecular Biology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 53 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.09.005 |
| Corresponding authors | Xing Wang Deng, Jizong Wang |
| Institution | Peking University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Molecular Biology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/plant-molecular-biology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.09.005](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.09.005)

## Topics

Phytochrome B · PHYTOCHROME-INTERACTING FACTORS · PIF6 · cryo-electron microscopy · photoactivation · phyB Y276H mutant · chromophore configuration switch · PHY domain · tongue signature · head-to-tail dimer · head-to-head dimer · induced-fit recognition · N-terminal extension domain · asymmetric dimer · light-induced conformational transition · dark-adapted state · phyB-PIF6 complex

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