Biochemical and biophysical research communicationsPhotosystem II Protein ComplexWaterOxygenPhenylalaninePhotosynthesis
The contribution of CP43:Phe345 to the oxygen-evolving complex of Photosystem II is essential for stable water splitting.
Faiza Arshad, Jack A Forsman, Julian J Eaton-Rye
Published: 202610.1016/j.bbrc.2025.153061
Abstract
Water splitting by Photosystem II (PS II) in photosynthesis is catalyzed by a Mn4CaO5 oxygen-evolving complex (OEC). The reaction center D1 protein provides most of the ligands to the OEC but its complete assembly requires the association of the CP43…
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