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Evidence for the rate of the final step in the bacteriorhodopsin photocycle being controlled by the proton release group: R134H mutant

Authors :
Lu, Miao
Balashov, Sergei P.
Ebrey, Thomas G.
Chen, Ning
Chen, Yumei
Menick, Donald R.
Crouch, Rosalie K.
Source :
Biochemistry. March 7, 2000, Vol. 39 Issue 9, p2325, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The interaction of the R134 and E194 groups of bacteriorhodopsin affects the release of a proton from the D85 group following light stimulation. The rate of this deprotonation controls the transition between the O and bR states.

Details

ISSN :
00062960
Volume :
39
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.61303430