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The Unique Light-Harvesting System of the Algal Phycobilisome: Structure, Assembly Components, and Functions

Version 1 : Received: 9 May 2023 / Approved: 9 May 2023 / Online: 9 May 2023 (08:56:09 CEST)

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Li, X.; Hou, W.; Lei, J.; Chen, H.; Wang, Q. The Unique Light-Harvesting System of the Algal Phycobilisome: Structure, Assembly Components, and Functions. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 9733. Li, X.; Hou, W.; Lei, J.; Chen, H.; Wang, Q. The Unique Light-Harvesting System of the Algal Phycobilisome: Structure, Assembly Components, and Functions. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 9733.

Abstract

The phycobilisome (PBS) is the major light-harvesting apparatus in cyanobacteria and red algae, a large multi-subunit protein complex of several megadaltons that is found on the stromal side of thylakoid membranes in orderly arrays. Chromophore lyases catalyse the thioether bond between apoproteins and phycobilins of PBSs. Depending on the species, composition, spatial assembly and, especially, the functional tuning of different phycobiliproteins mediated by linker proteins, PBSs can absorb light between 450 and 650 nm, making them efficient and versatile light-harvesting systems. However, basic research and technological innovations are needed, not only to understand their role in photosynthesis but also to realise the potential applications of PBSs. Synthetic biology provides an innovative approach to expand our understanding of the distinctive properties that make the PBS such an efficient light-harvesting system and to explore its heterologous synthesis, photosynthetic functions and potential medical applications. Focusing on these topics, this review describes the essential components needed for PBS assembly, the functional basis of PBS photosynthesis and the applications of phycobiliproteins. Moreover, key technical challenges for heterologous biosynthesis of phycobiliproteins in chassis cells are discussed.

Keywords

phycobilisome; phycobilin; phycobiliprotein; assembly; biosynthesis; photosynthesis

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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