On the structure of the manganese complex of photosystem II: extended-range EXAFS data and specific atomic-resolution models for four S-states
On the structure of the manganese complex of photosystem II: extended-range EXAFS data and specific atomic-resolution models for four S-states
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DOI:
10.1098/rstb.2007.2220
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发表时间:
2008-03-27
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6.3
通讯作者:
Haumann, Michael
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作者:
Dau, Holger;Grundmeier, Alexander;Haumann, Michael
The water-oxidizing manganese complex bound to the proteins of photosystem II (PSII) was studied by X-ray absorption spectroscopy on PSII membrane particles. An extended range for collection of extended X-ray absorption fine-structure (EXAFS) data was used (up to 16.6 angstrom(-1)). The EXAFS suggests the presence of two Mn-Mn distances close to 2.7 angstrom (per Mn4Ca complex); the existence of a third Mn-Mn distance below 2.9 angstrom is at least uncertain. Interestingly, a distance of 3.7 angstrom is clearly resolved in the extended-range data and tentatively assigned to a Mn-Mn distance. Taking into account the above EXAFS results (inter alia), we present a model for the structure of the PSII manganese complex, which differs from previous atomic-resolution models. Emphasizing the hypothetical character, we propose for all semi-stable S-states: (i) a structure of the Mn4Ca(mu-O)(n) core, (ii) a model of the amino acid environment, and (iii) assignments of distinct Mn oxidation states to all the individual Mn ions. This specific working model may permit discussion, verification and invalidation of its various features in comparison with experimental and theoretical findings.