X-ray spectroscopy of the photosynthetic oxygen-evolving complex
Journal Article
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· Coordination Chemistry Reviews
OSTI ID:971437
Water oxidation to dioxygen in photosynthesis is catalyzed by a Mn4Ca cluster with O bridging in Photosystem II (PS II) of plants, algae and cyanobacteria. A variety of spectroscopic methods have been applied to analyzing the participation of the complex. X-ray spectroscopy is particularly useful because it is element-specific, and because it can reveal important structural features of the complex with high accuracy and identify the participation of Mn in the redox chemistry. Following a brief history of the application of X-ray spectroscopy to PS II, an overview of newer results will be presented and a description of the present state of our knowledge based on this approach.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Physical Biosciences Division
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-05CH11231; GM55302
- OSTI ID:
- 971437
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-2318E
- Journal Information:
- Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Journal Name: Coordination Chemistry Reviews
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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