Taxonomic distribution and origins of the extended LHC (light-harvesting complex) antenna protein superfamily.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The extended light-harvesting complex (LHC) protein superfamily is a centerpiece of eukaryotic photosynthesis, comprising the LHC family and several families involved in photoprotection, like the LHC-like and the photosystem II subunit S (PSBS). The evolution of this complex superfamily has long remained elusive, partially due to previously missing families.

Results

In this study we present a meticulous search for LHC-like sequences in public genome and expressed sequence tag databases covering twelve representative photosynthetic eukaryotes from the three primary lineages of plants (Plantae): glaucophytes, red algae and green plants (Viridiplantae). By introducing a coherent classification of the different protein families based on both, hidden Markov model analy

SUBMITTER: Engelken J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3020630 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature