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 …
A perspective on the major light-harvesting complex dynamics under the effect of pH, salts, and the photoprotective PsbS protein
The photosynthetic apparatus is a highly modular assembly of large pigment-binding
proteins. Complexes called antennae can capture the sunlight and direct it from the …
proteins. Complexes called antennae can capture the sunlight and direct it from the …
Trivial excitation energy transfer to carotenoids is an unlikely mechanism for non-photochemical quenching in LHCII
Higher plants defend themselves from bursts of intense light via the mechanism of Non-
Photochemical Quenching (NPQ). It involves the Photosystem II (PSII) antenna protein …
Photochemical Quenching (NPQ). It involves the Photosystem II (PSII) antenna protein …
Exciton properties and optical spectra of light harvesting complex II from a fully atomistic description
We present a fully atomistic simulation of linear optical spectra (absorption, fluorescence
and circular dichroism) of the Light Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) trimer using a hybrid …
and circular dichroism) of the Light Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) trimer using a hybrid …
Development of artificial photosystems based on designed proteins for mechanistic insights into photosynthesis
This review aims to provide an overview of the progress in protein‐based artificial
photosystem design and their potential to uncover the underlying principles governing light …
photosystem design and their potential to uncover the underlying principles governing light …
How reduced excitonic coupling enhances light harvesting in the main photosynthetic antennae of diatoms
Strong excitonic interactions are a key design strategy in photosynthetic light harvesting,
expanding the spectral cross-section for light absorption and creating considerably faster …
expanding the spectral cross-section for light absorption and creating considerably faster …
Development of Molecular Dynamics Parameters and Theoretical Analysis of Excitonic and Optical Properties in the Light-Harvesting Complex II
Z Zhu, M Higashi, S Saito - Journal of Chemical Theory and …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The light-harvesting complex II (LHCII) in green plants exhibits highly efficient excitation
energy transfer (EET). A comprehensive understanding of the EET mechanism in LHCII …
energy transfer (EET). A comprehensive understanding of the EET mechanism in LHCII …
From isolated light-harvesting complexes to the thylakoid membrane: a single-molecule perspective
The conversion of solar radiation to chemical energy in plants and green algae takes place
in the thylakoid membrane. This amphiphilic environment hosts a complex arrangement of …
in the thylakoid membrane. This amphiphilic environment hosts a complex arrangement of …
The role of energy losses in photosynthetic light harvesting
Photosynthesis operates at the bottom of the food chain to convert the energy of light into
carbohydrates at a remarkable global rate of about 130 TW. Nonetheless, the overall …
carbohydrates at a remarkable global rate of about 130 TW. Nonetheless, the overall …
Stimuli‐Induced Subconformation Transformation of the PSI‐LHCI Protein at Single‐Molecule Resolution
Photosynthesis is a very important process for the current biosphere which can maintain
such a subtle and stable circulatory ecosystem on earth through the transformation of energy …
such a subtle and stable circulatory ecosystem on earth through the transformation of energy …