Electrochemically Driven Photosynthetic Electron Transport in Cyanobacteria Lacking Photosystem II
Christine M. Lewis, Justin Flory, Thomas A. Moore, Ana L. Moore, Bruce E. Rittmann, Wim Vermaas, César I. Torres, Petra Fromme
Abstract
complex to enable both NADPH and ATP production. This work demonstrates an electrochemical system that can drive photosynthetic electron transport, provides a platform for photosynthetic foundational studies, and has the potential for improving photosynthetic performance at high light intensities.
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PhotosynthesisElectron transport chainChemistryPhotosystem IIP700Photosystem ICytochrome b6f complexPhotochemistryPhotosystemBiophysicsSynechocystisRedoxBiochemistryBiologyInorganic chemistryMutantGenePhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationElectrochemical sensors and biosensors