Gating and ion selectivity of Channelrhodopsins are critical for photo-activated orientation of Chlamydomonas as shown by in vivo point mutation
oleh: Olga Baidukova, Johannes Oppermann, Simon Kelterborn, Rodrigo G. Fernandez Lahore, Dimitri Schumacher, Heide Evers, Yousef Yari Kamrani, Peter Hegemann
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2022-11-01 |
Deskripsi
Channelrhodopsin photoreceptors are responsible for phototaxis in C. reinhardtii. Here, authors introduce point mutations in the channel which modify photocycle kinetics and ion selectivity, resulting in a deeper understanding of phototaxis in low light conditions.