2005
Construction and Characterization of Genetically Modified Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 Photosystem II Core Complexes Containing Carotenoids with Shorter π-Conjugation than β-Carotene*
Bautista J, Tracewell C, Schlodder E, Cunningham F, Brudvig G, Diner B. Construction and Characterization of Genetically Modified Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 Photosystem II Core Complexes Containing Carotenoids with Shorter π-Conjugation than β-Carotene*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2005, 280: 38839-38850. PMID: 16159754, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m504953200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBeta CaroteneCarotenoidsCationsChlorophyllChromatographyChromatography, High Pressure LiquidElectronsGene DeletionLightManganeseModels, ChemicalModels, MolecularMutationOxidation-ReductionOxidoreductasesOxygenPhotosynthetic Reaction Center Complex ProteinsPhotosystem II Protein ComplexPigmentationRhodobacter capsulatusSpectrophotometrySpectrophotometry, InfraredSynechocystisTemperatureTime FactorsTyrosineConceptsPhytoene desaturase geneII core complexesDesaturase genePS II core complexesSynechocystis spCore complexPS II assemblyCarotene desaturase genePhotosystem II core complexPCC 6803Rhodobacter capsulatusWild typeMutant strainRedox functionPhotosystem IISecondary electron transfer pathwayGenesElectron transfer pathwayLight-induced formationCarotenoidsSpChlorophyllConjugated pi-electron systemPathwayComplexesResonance Raman spectroscopy of carotenoids in Photosystem II core complexes
Tracewell C, Cua A, Bocian D, Brudvig G. Resonance Raman spectroscopy of carotenoids in Photosystem II core complexes. Photosynthesis Research 2005, 83: 45-52. PMID: 16143906, DOI: 10.1007/s11120-004-2350-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarotenoidsCyanobacteriaPhotosystem II Protein ComplexSpectrum Analysis, RamanTemperatureConceptsII core complexesPhotosystem II core complexResonance Raman spectroscopyPS II core complexesRaman spectroscopyTrans configurationSecondary electron transfer reactionsElectron transfer reactionsMolecular wiresNeutral carotenoidsRR spectraAbsorption bandsCore complexDifference experimentsReaction centersExcitation wavelengthComplexesSpectroscopyPS IIRR resultsReactionΒ-caroteneSpectraCarotenoidsConfiguration
2004
Redox Functions of Carotenoids in Photosynthesis †
Frank HA, Brudvig GW. Redox Functions of Carotenoids in Photosynthesis †. Biochemistry 2004, 43: 8607-8615. PMID: 15236568, DOI: 10.1021/bi0492096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBacterial light-harvesting complexesLight-harvesting complexCarotenoid cation radicalsPhotosystem IICation radicalsCation radical formationLight-harvesting pigmentsChlorophyll triplet statesPhotosynthetic reaction centersWater oxidationMolecular wiresRedox centersRedox reactionsElectron transferPhotosynthetic apparatusMeans of photoprotectionRedox roleBacterial photosynthesisRedox functionCarotenoid moleculesTriplet stateReaction centersRadical formationNovel mechanismPhysiological significance
2001
Carotenoid Photooxidation in Photosystem II
Tracewell C, Vrettos J, Bautista J, Frank H, Brudvig G. Carotenoid Photooxidation in Photosystem II. Archives Of Biochemistry And Biophysics 2001, 385: 61-69. PMID: 11361027, DOI: 10.1006/abbi.2000.2150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhotosystem IIElectron transfer reactionsPhotosynthetic reaction centersWater oxidationLight-harvesting pigmentsCarotenoid cationOxidizing intermediatesElectron transferRedox roleBacterial photosynthesisReaction centersPhysical methodsCationsPhotooxidationCarotenoid compositionRedoxOxidationIntermediatesAlternate pathwayCarotenoidsMinireviewReactionPhotoprotectionPossible rolePigments
2000
Characterization of Carotenoid and Chlorophyll Photooxidation in Photosystem II †
Tracewell C, Cua A, Stewart D, Bocian D, Brudvig G. Characterization of Carotenoid and Chlorophyll Photooxidation in Photosystem II †. Biochemistry 2000, 40: 193-203. PMID: 11141071, DOI: 10.1021/bi001992o.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarotenoidsChlorophyllCyanobacteriaElectron Spin Resonance SpectroscopyFree RadicalsLight-Harvesting Protein ComplexesOxidation-ReductionPhotosynthetic Reaction Center Complex ProteinsPhotosystem II Protein ComplexSpectroscopy, Near-InfraredSpectrum Analysis, RamanSpinacia oleraceaTemperatureThylakoidsConceptsSpinach PSII membranesPSII core complexesPSII membranesIR bandsElectron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopyAccessory chlorophyllPhotosystem IIParamagnetic resonance spectroscopyResonance Raman bandsPrevious spectroscopic studiesCation radicalsRaman difference spectroscopySpectroscopic studiesAlternate electron donorsElectron donorInfrared absorbanceCharacterization of carotenoidsRaman bandsResonance spectroscopyDifference spectroscopyHeme cofactorProtein conformersCore complexDifferent stabilitiesMultiphasic kinetics