Photosynthetic proteins for technological applications

Maria Teresa Giardi; Emanuela Pace

doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2005.03.003

Photosynthetic proteins for technological applications

Trends Biotechnol. 2005 May;23(5):257-63. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2005.03.003.

Authors

Maria Teresa Giardi¹, Emanuela Pace

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research, Department of Molecular Design and Nanotechnology, Area of Research of Rome, Via Salaria Km 29.300, 00016 Monterotondo scalo Rome, Italy.

PMID: 15866004
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2005.03.003

Abstract

Photosynthetic proteins are a source of biological material well-suited to technological applications. They exhibit light-induced electron transfer across lipid membranes that can be exploited for the construction of photo-optical electrical devices. The structure and function of photosynthetic proteins differ across the photosynthetic evolutionary scale, allowing for their application in a range of technologies. Here we provide a general description of the basic and technical research in this sector and an overview of biochips and biosensors based on photochemical activity that have been developed for the bioassay of pollutants.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Bacterial Proteins / chemistry*
Biosensing Techniques / methods*
Biosensing Techniques / trends*
Photosystem II Protein Complex / chemistry*
Plant Proteins / chemistry*

Substances

Bacterial Proteins
Photosystem II Protein Complex
Plant Proteins