Photosystem I - The Light-Driven Plastocyanin: Ferredoxin Oxidoreductase

This book summarizes recent advances made in the biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular biology of the enzyme known as Photosystem I, the light-induced plastocyanin: ferredoxin oxidoreductase. The volume provides a unique compilation of chapters that includes information highlighting controversial issues to indicate the frontiers of research and places special emphasis on methodology and practice for new researchers.

List of contents

A Personal Historical Introduction to Photosystem I: Ferredoxin + FNR, the Key to NADP+ Reduction.- The Discovery of Bound Iron-Sulfur Clusters in Photosystem I by EPR Spectroscopy.- The Discovery of P430 and Work on Photosystem I Electron Acceptors FeS-X and A0 at the Charles F. Kettering Research Laboratory.- Historical Introduction to Photosystem I: The Discovery of the A1 and A2(Fx?) Acceptors by Time-Resolved Optical Spectroscopy.- Association of Photosystem I and Light-Harvesting Complex II during State Transitions.- Structural Analysis of Cyanobacterial Photosystem I.- Structure, Function, and Regulation of Plant Photosystem I.- Molecular Interactions of the Stromal Subunit PsaC with the PsaA/PsaB Heterodimer.- Accessory Chlorophyll Proteins in Cyanobacterial Photosystem I.- LHCI: The Antenna Complex of Photosystem I in Plants and Green Algae.- The Low Molecular Mass Subunits in Higher Plant Photosystem I.- Ultrafast Optical Spectroscopy of Photosystem I.- The Long Wavelength Chlorophylls of Photosystem I.- Mutagenesis of Ligands to the Cofactors in Photosystem I.- Genetic Manipulation of Quinone Biosynthesis in Cyanobacteria.- Optical Measurements of Secondary Electron Transfer in Photosystem I.- EPR Studies of the Primary Electron Donor P700 in Photosystem.- FTIR Studies of the Primary Electron Donor, P700.- Primary Charge Separation Between P700* and the Primary Electron Acceptor Complex A-A0: A Comparison with Bacterial Reaction Centers.- Fourier Transform Infrared Studies of the Secondary Electron Acceptor, A1.- Electrogenic Reactions Associated with Electron Transfer in Photosystem I.- High-Field EPR Studies of Electron Transfer Intermediates in Photosystem I.- Transient EPR Spectroscopy as Applied to Light-Induced Functional Intermediates Along theElectron Transfer Pathway in Photosystem I.- Electron Transfer Involving Phylloquinone in Photosystem I.- The Directionality of Electron Transport in Photosystem I.- Electron Transfer from the Bound Iron-Sulfur Clusters to Ferredoxin/Flavodoxin: Kinetic and Structural Properties of Ferredoxin/Flavodoxin Reduction by Photosystem I.- Electron Transfer From Ferredoxin and Flavodoxin to Ferredoxin:NADP+ Reductase.- The Interaction of Ferredoxin with Ferredoxin-Dependent Enzymes.- Electron Transfer Between Photosystem I and Plastocyanin or Cytochrome c6.- Genetic Dissection of Photosystem I Assembly and Turnover in Eukaryotes.- Assembly of the Bound Iron-Sulfur Clusters in Photosystem I.- The Assembly of Photosystem I Reducing Site.- Thermodynamics of Photosystem I.- Application of Marcus Theory to Photosystem I Electron Transfer.- Modeling of Optical Spectra and Light Harvesting in Photosystem I.- Functional Modeling of Electron Transfer in Photosynthetic Reaction Centers.- Cyclic Electron Transfer Around Photosystem I.- Photoinhibition and Protection of Photosystem I.- Evolutionary Relationships Among Type I Photosynthetic Reaction Centers.- Convergent Evolution of Cytochrome c6 and Plastocyanin.

Summary

This book summarizes recent advances made in the biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular biology of the enzyme known as Photosystem I, the light-induced plastocyanin: ferredoxin oxidoreductase. The volume provides a unique compilation of chapters that includes information highlighting controversial issues to indicate the frontiers of research and places special emphasis on methodology and practice for new researchers.

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From the reviews:

"The book is edited by one of the leading experts in the field … and provides an up-to-date collection of 40 reviews written by 80 established researchers from 13 countries. … This ensures that the volume is not only a rich source of information for advanced researchers … but also a valuable introduction for graduate students. … In conclusion, everybody who works with PSI or plans to do so in the near future should have the book on his or her desk." (Frank Müh, Jan Kern and Athina Zouni, Angewandte Chemie, Vol. 46 (30), 2007)

"The volume is divided into 11 sections spanning a total of 40 chapters authored by about 80 researchers. … This book is a valuable addition to the literature on photosynthesis in general … . it is a useful volume not only for researchers and Ph D students, but for teachers of biology, bio-chemistry and biophysics. I strongly recommend this book to all universities and research institutions that work on plant biology. Govindjee and Golbeck deserve to be complimented for bringing out such a valuable volume." (Prafullachandra Vishnu Sane, Current Science, Issue 2007 c)

"The huge amounts of pages show that all aspects of the photosystems are analysed in detail. … this one deserves to be on bookshelves of every laboratory interested in photosynthesis research. Those who will buy the electronic version will find references to the source articles." (Z. Šesták, Photosynthetica, Vol. 45 (4), December, 2007)

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From the reviews:

"The book is edited by one of the leading experts in the field ... and provides an up-to-date collection of 40 reviews written by 80 established researchers from 13 countries. ... This ensures that the volume is not only a rich source of information for advanced researchers ... but also a valuable introduction for graduate students. ... In conclusion, everybody who works with PSI or plans to do so in the near future should have the book on his or her desk." (Frank Müh, Jan Kern and Athina Zouni, Angewandte Chemie, Vol. 46 (30), 2007)
"The volume is divided into 11 sections spanning a total of 40 chapters authored by about 80 researchers. ... This book is a valuable addition to the literature on photosynthesis in general ... . it is a useful volume not only for researchers and Ph D students, but for teachers of biology, bio-chemistry and biophysics. I strongly recommend this book to all universities and research institutions that work on plant biology. Govindjee and Golbeck deserve to be complimented for bringing out such a valuable volume." (Prafullachandra Vishnu Sane, Current Science, Issue 2007 c)
"The huge amounts of pages show that all aspects of the photosystems are analysed in detail. ... this one deserves to be on bookshelves of every laboratory interested in photosynthesis research. Those who will buy the electronic version will find references to the source articles." (Z. Sesták, Photosynthetica, Vol. 45 (4), December, 2007)

Product details

• Assisted by: John H. Golbeck (Editor), Joh H Golbeck (Editor), John H Golbeck (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.10.2010
• EAN: 9789048170883
• ISBN: 978-90-481-7088-3
• No. of pages: 713
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 40 mm x 297 mm
• Weight: 1944 g
• Illustrations: XXXI, 713 p.
• Series: Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration; Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics; B, Life Sciences, Botany, biochemistry, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Botany & plant sciences, Biochemistry, general, Medical physics, Biophysics, Plant Biochemistry, Biological physics, Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics, Plant Science, Plant Sciences