Abstract
Surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering (SERRS) spectra of phytochrome at 77 K are reported. The spectra reveal significant differences between Pr and Pfr forms of phytochrome. SERRS spectra of C-phycocyanin Z, Z, Z- and Z, Z, E-chromopeptide isomers at 77 K are also reported. The phycocyanin chromopeptide studies are used to provide a basis for interpreting the phytochrome SERRS spectra. The spectra indicate that photoisomerization of chromophores from C-phycocyanin chromopeptides (from a Z, Z, Z to a Z, Z, E configuration) is detectable with SERRS. Comparison of SERRS spectra between the Pr and Pfr forms of 124-kDa phytochrome adsorbed on silver colloids demonstrates that the chromophore undergoes a Z →E isomerization during the Pr →Pfr phototransformation. However, the overall chromophore conformations are likely to be conserved for the native Pr and Pfr phytochrome species.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9162-9169 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 26 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry