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Abstract

Years of genetic, biochemical, and structural work have provided a number of insights into the oxygen evolving complex (OEC) of Photosystem II (PSII) for a variety of photosynthetic organisms. However, questions still remain about the functions and interactions among the various subunits that make up the OEC. After a brief introduction to the individual subunits Psb27, PsbP, PsbQ, PsbR, PsbU, and PsbV, a current picture of the OEC as a whole in cyanobacteria, red algae, green algae, and higher plants will be presented. Additionally, the role that these proteins play in the dynamic life cycle of PSII will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)369-387
Number of pages19
JournalPhotosynthesis Research
Volume92
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2007

Keywords

  • Oxygen evolving complex
  • Photosystem II
  • Psb27 protein
  • PsbP protein
  • PsbQ protein
  • PsbR protein
  • PsbU protein
  • PsbV protein

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