Bioelectronic Circuit on a 3D Electrode Architecture: Enzymatic Catalysis Interconnected with Photosystem I

J Am Chem Soc. 2017 Nov 22;139(46):16478-16481. doi: 10.1021/jacs.7b10161. Epub 2017 Nov 14.

Abstract

Artificial light-driven signal chains are particularly important for the development of systems converting light into a current, into chemicals or for light-induced sensing. Here, we report on the construction of an all-protein, light-triggered, catalytic circuit based on photosystem I, cytochrome c (cyt c) and human sulfite oxidase (hSOX). The defined assembly of all components using a modular design results in an artificial biohybrid electrode architecture, combining the photophysical features of PSI with the biocatalytic properties of hSOX for advanced light-controlled bioelectronics. The working principle is based on a competitive switch between electron supply from the electrode or by enzymatic substrate conversion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocatalysis
  • Biotechnology*
  • Cytochromes c / chemistry
  • Cytochromes c / metabolism*
  • Electrochemical Techniques*
  • Electrodes
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Photosystem I Protein Complex / chemistry
  • Photosystem I Protein Complex / metabolism*
  • Sulfite Oxidase / chemistry
  • Sulfite Oxidase / metabolism*

Substances

  • Photosystem I Protein Complex
  • Cytochromes c
  • Sulfite Oxidase