Light absorption and energy transfer in the antenna complexes of photosynthetic organisms
The process of photosynthesis is initiated by the capture of sunlight by a network of light-
absorbing molecules (chromophores), which are also responsible for the subsequent …
absorbing molecules (chromophores), which are also responsible for the subsequent …
[HTML][HTML] The role of the xanthophyll cycle and of lutein in photoprotection of photosystem II
P Jahns, AR Holzwarth - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) …, 2012 - Elsevier
Photoprotection of photosystem II (PSII) is essential to avoid the light-induced damage of the
photosynthetic apparatus due to the formation of reactive oxygen species (= photo-oxidative …
photosynthetic apparatus due to the formation of reactive oxygen species (= photo-oxidative …
[图书][B] Non-photochemical quenching and energy dissipation in plants, algae and cyanobacteria
Figures showing species and properties relevant to non-photochemical quenching
studies.(a) Filamentous planktonic cyanobacteria Dolichospermum crassum and D. flos …
studies.(a) Filamentous planktonic cyanobacteria Dolichospermum crassum and D. flos …
[HTML][HTML] The photoprotective molecular switch in the photosystem II antenna
We have reviewed the current state of multidisciplinary knowledge of the photoprotective
mechanism in the photosystem II antenna underlying non-photochemical chlorophyll …
mechanism in the photosystem II antenna underlying non-photochemical chlorophyll …
The mechanism of non-photochemical quenching in plants: localization and driving forces
Non-photochemical chlorophyll fluorescence quenching (NPQ) remains one of the most
studied topics of the 21st century in photosynthesis research. Over the past 30 years …
studied topics of the 21st century in photosynthesis research. Over the past 30 years …
Molecular mechanisms involved in plant photoprotection
Photosynthesis uses sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into biomass and oxygen.
When in excess, light can be dangerous for the photosynthetic apparatus because it can …
When in excess, light can be dangerous for the photosynthetic apparatus because it can …
[HTML][HTML] Diverse mechanisms for photoprotection in photosynthesis. Dynamic regulation of photosystem II excitation in response to rapid environmental change
A Derks, K Schaven, D Bruce - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) …, 2015 - Elsevier
Photosystem II (PSII) of photosynthesis catalyzes one of the most challenging reactions in
nature, the light driven oxidation of water and release of molecular oxygen. PSII couples the …
nature, the light driven oxidation of water and release of molecular oxygen. PSII couples the …
[HTML][HTML] Identification of a slowly inducible zeaxanthin-dependent component of non-photochemical quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence generated under steady …
M Nilkens, E Kress, P Lambrev, Y Miloslavina… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2010 - Elsevier
The induction and relaxation of non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) under steady-state
conditions, ie during up to 90min of illumination at saturating light intensities, was studied in …
conditions, ie during up to 90min of illumination at saturating light intensities, was studied in …
Functions, therapeutic applications, and synthesis of retinoids and carotenoids
Vitamin A (all-trans-retinol, 1, Figure 1) is considered the most multifunctional vitamin in the
human body. 1 It plays key roles in many physiological processes such as vision …
human body. 1 It plays key roles in many physiological processes such as vision …
Architecture of a charge-transfer state regulating light harvesting in a plant antenna protein
Energy-dependent quenching of excess absorbed light energy (qE) is a vital mechanism for
regulating photosynthetic light harvesting in higher plants. All of the physiological …
regulating photosynthetic light harvesting in higher plants. All of the physiological …