The Orange Carotenoid Protein triggers cyanobacterial photoprotection by quenching bilins via a structural switch of Its carotenoid
N Liguori, IHM van Stokkum… - Journal of the …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Cyanobacteria were the first microorganisms that released oxygen into the atmosphere
billions of years ago. To do it safely under intense sunlight, they developed strategies that …
billions of years ago. To do it safely under intense sunlight, they developed strategies that …
Light sensitive orange carotenoid proteins (OCPs) in cyanobacterial photoprotection: evolutionary insights, structural–functional dynamics and biotechnological …
Among all photosynthetic life forms, cyanobacteria exclusively possess a water-soluble, light-
sensitive carotenoprotein complex known as orange carotenoid proteins (OCPs), crucial for …
sensitive carotenoprotein complex known as orange carotenoid proteins (OCPs), crucial for …
Insights into energy quenching mechanisms and carotenoid uptake by orange carotenoid protein homologs: HCP4 and CTDH
Photodamage to the photosynthetic apparatus by excessive light radiation has led to the
evolution of a variety of energy dissipation mechanisms. A mechanism that exists in some …
evolution of a variety of energy dissipation mechanisms. A mechanism that exists in some …
Spectral broadening and vibronic dynamics of the S2 state of canthaxanthin in the orange carotenoid protein
We have performed a series of broadband multidimensional electronic spectroscopy
experiments to probe the electronic and vibrational dynamics of the canthaxanthin …
experiments to probe the electronic and vibrational dynamics of the canthaxanthin …
The new phycobilisome linker protein ApcI regulates high light adaptation in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803
Phycobilisomes are versatile cyanobacterial antenna complexes that harvest light energy to
drive photosynthesis. These complexes can also adapt to various light conditions …
drive photosynthesis. These complexes can also adapt to various light conditions …
Absence of the Third Linker Domain of ApcE Subunit in Phycobilisome from Synechocystis 6803 Reduces Rods‐To‐Core Excitation Energy Transfer
DM Niedzwiedzki, RS Tomar, F Akram, AM Williams… - … - Wiley Online Library
Phycobilisome (PBS) is a pigment‐protein complex utilized by red algae and cyanobacteria
in photosynthesis for light harvesting. A cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 …
in photosynthesis for light harvesting. A cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 …
Orange carotenoid proteins: structural understanding of evolution and function
CA Kerfeld, M Sutter - Trends in Biochemical Sciences, 2024 - cell.com
Cyanobacteria uniquely contain a primitive water-soluble carotenoprotein, the orange
carotenoid protein (OCP). Nearly all extant cyanobacterial genomes contain genes for the …
carotenoid protein (OCP). Nearly all extant cyanobacterial genomes contain genes for the …