The low-energy forms of photosystem I light-harvesting complexes: Spectroscopic properties and pigment-pigment interaction characteristics

R. Croce, A. Chojnicka, T. Morosinotto, J.A. Ihalainen, F. van Mourik, J.P. Dekker, R. Bassi, R. van Grondelle

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Abstract

In this work the spectroscopic properties of the special low-energy absorption bands of the outer antenna complexes of higher plant Photosystem I have been investigated by means of low-temperature absorption, fluorescence, and fluorescence line-narrowing experiments. It was found that the red-most absorption bands of Lhca3, Lhca4, and Lhca1-4 peak, respectively, at 704, 708, and 709 nm and are responsible for 725-, 733-, and 732-nm fluorescence emission bands. These bands are more red shifted compared to "normal" chlorophyll a (Chl a) bands present in light-harvesting complexes. The low-energy forms are characterized by a very large bandwidth (400-450 cm
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2418-2428
JournalBiophysical Journal
Volume93
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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The low-energy forms of photosystem I light-harvesting complexes: Spectroscopic properties and pigment-pigment interaction characteristics

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