Bacteriorhodopsin is the only protein in purple membrane. When illuminated, optically distinct intermediates K, L, M and O are known to appear, then it regenerates itself at the end of the photocycle. In the photocycl...Bacteriorhodopsin is the only protein in purple membrane. When illuminated, optically distinct intermediates K, L, M and O are known to appear, then it regenerates itself at the end of the photocycle. In the photocycle, the proton is released. So the function of purple membrane is a light-driven proton pump. The unique structure and function of purple membrane are an ideal material for investigating energy conversion. In recent years,展开更多
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文摘Bacteriorhodopsin is the only protein in purple membrane. When illuminated, optically distinct intermediates K, L, M and O are known to appear, then it regenerates itself at the end of the photocycle. In the photocycle, the proton is released. So the function of purple membrane is a light-driven proton pump. The unique structure and function of purple membrane are an ideal material for investigating energy conversion. In recent years,