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Crystal structure of spinach major light-harvesting complex at 2.72 angstrom resolution |
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Crystal structure of spinach major light-harvesting complex at 2.72 angstrom resolution.
Nature 2004, 428(6980):287-292.
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Prof. Wenrui Chang's group determined the crystal structure of spinach major light-harvesting complex (LHC-II) to a resolution of 2.72 angstroms. (Prof. Tingyun Kuang's group at the Institute of Botany, CAS, provided the LHC-II sample). This was the first crystal structure of a membrane protein to be determined by Chinese scientists. This achievement improved our knowledge of the process of light harvesting and energy transfer, taking it to the atomic level. |
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The crystal structure of LHC-II selected as Nature Coat paper | |
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Chinese scientists took the lead in accomplishing this highly challenging project, elevating Chinese research on photosynthetic mechanisms and membrane protein structures to a leading level internationally.
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