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Cyanobacteria use carboxysomes to concentrate carbon dioxide for efficient photosynthesis. This study examines the structures and functions of the carbonic anhydrases within these essential cellular compartments.

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    • Identified three distinct carboxysomal carbonic anhydrases: CsoSCA (alpha-carboxysomes), CcmM, and CcaA (beta-carboxysomes).
    • CsoSCA is a divergent beta-carbonic anhydrase; CcmM can be a gamma-carbonic anhydrase or a scaffold protein.
    • CcaA is a beta-carbonic anhydrase found in some beta-carboxysomes, sometimes alongside active CcmM.

    Conclusions:

    • Carboxysomal carbonic anhydrases exhibit diverse structures and activities, crucial for efficient carbon fixation.
    • Specialized domains mediate protein interactions and activation, ensuring proper enzyme localization and function.
    • Understanding these enzymes provides insights into the evolution and regulation of carbon concentrating mechanisms in bacteria.