The Light-Driven Proton Pump Proteorhodopsin Enhances Bacterial Survival during Tough Times

Recently, it has been discovered that many microorganisms previously thought to be light-independent actually make use of sunlight for growth and survival. Newly reported work suggests some of the specific mechanisms involved.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: DeLong, Edward F., Béjà, Oded
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2010
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Primer
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2860490/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20436957
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1000359
Descripción
Sumario:Recently, it has been discovered that many microorganisms previously thought to be light-independent actually make use of sunlight for growth and survival. Newly reported work suggests some of the specific mechanisms involved.

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