Mechanism of radical transfer during photoactivation of the flavoprotein DNA photolyase

  • Andras Lukacs
  • , Marten H. Vos
  • , André P.M. Eker
  • , Martin Byrdin
  • , Klaus Brettel

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Abstract

Ultrafast transient absorption experiments on mutant DNA photolyase imply that radical transfer along a chain of tryptophan residues is substantially faster than the ~30-ps photo-induced electron-transfer event initiated by excitation of the radical flavin FADH{filled circle}.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, UP 2006
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)1557528101, 9781557528100
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2006
EventInternational Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, UP 2006 - Pacific Grove, CA, United States
Duration: 31 Jul 200631 Jul 2006

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, UP 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPacific Grove, CA
Period31/07/0631/07/06

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