The isolation of a functional cytochrome b 6 f complex: From lucky encounter to rewarding experiences

Photosynthesis Research

Volumn 80, Issue 1-3, 2004, Pages 277-291

  Hauska, Günter ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF REGENSBURG   (Germany)

Author keywords

cytochrome b 6f complex; cytochrome bc complexes; isolation of membrane proteins; oxidant induced reduction of cytochrome b; plastoquinol plastocyanin oxidoreductase; Q cycle

Indexed keywords

EID: 3042765969     PISSN: 01668595     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:PRES.0000030425.69092.4f     Document Type: Conference Paper

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