The design and synthesis of artificial photosynthetic antennas, reaction centres and membranes
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- 29 October 2002
- journal article
- Published by The Royal Society in Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society B-Biological Sciences
- Vol. 357 (1426) , 1481-1498
- https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2002.1147
Abstract
Artificial antenna systems and reaction centres synthesized in our laboratory are used to illustrate that structural and thermodynamic factors controlling energy and electron transfer in these constructs can be modified to optimize performance. Artificial reaction centres have been incorporated into liposomal membranes where they convert light energy to vectorial redox potential. This redox potential drives a Mitchellian, quinone–based, proton–transporting redox loop that generates a Δ μ H + of ca . 4.4 kcal mol –1 comprising ΔpH ca . 2.1 and Δ ψ ca . 70 mV. In liposomes containing CF 0 F 1 –ATP synthase, this system drives ATP synthesis against an ATP chemical potential similar to that observed in natural systems.Keywords
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