Toolkit/LHCII N-terminal domain

LHCII N-terminal domain

Protein Domain·Research·Since 1999

Taxonomy: Mechanism Branch / Component. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

The LHCII N-terminal domain is the region of the light-harvesting complex II chlorophyll-protein substrate that contains the phosphothreonine site. In thylakoid studies, illumination induces a reversible conformational change that increases exposure of this N-terminal region, enabling access by endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and increasing susceptibility to tryptic cleavage.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This domain is useful as a native light-responsive substrate element for studying how illumination regulates thylakoid protein phosphorylation at the substrate level. It provides an experimentally observed example in which light changes protein accessibility rather than acting only through redox-linked kinase activation.

Problem solved

It helps address the problem of how light controls phosphorylation of LHCII by exposing the phosphothreonine-containing N-terminal region to thylakoid protein kinase(s). The cited work specifically links illumination to increased protease and kinase access through a conformational change in the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

Problem links

Need conditional control of signaling activity

Derived

The LHCII N-terminal domain is the region of the light-harvesting complex II chlorophyll-protein substrate that contains the phosphothreonine site. In the cited thylakoid studies, light induces a conformational change that increases exposure of this N-terminal region, enabling phosphorylation by thylakoid protein kinase(s) and increasing susceptibility to tryptic cleavage.

Need conditional recombination or state switching

Derived

The LHCII N-terminal domain is the region of the light-harvesting complex II chlorophyll-protein substrate that contains the phosphothreonine site. In the cited thylakoid studies, light induces a conformational change that increases exposure of this N-terminal region, enabling phosphorylation by thylakoid protein kinase(s) and increasing susceptibility to tryptic cleavage.

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

The LHCII N-terminal domain is the region of the light-harvesting complex II chlorophyll-protein substrate that contains the phosphothreonine site. In the cited thylakoid studies, light induces a conformational change that increases exposure of this N-terminal region, enabling phosphorylation by thylakoid protein kinase(s) and increasing susceptibility to tryptic cleavage.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Component: A low-level protein part used inside a larger architecture that realizes a mechanism.

Techniques

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Target processes

recombinationsignaling

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: actuatoroperating role: regulatorswitch architecture: cleavageswitch architecture: uncaging

The relevant functional feature is the LHCII N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site within the chlorophyll-protein substrate. The reported assays were performed in thylakoid membranes and relied on illumination, endogenous thylakoid protein kinase activity, and tryptic cleavage as a readout of accessibility; no standalone construct design or delivery guidance is provided.

The evidence is limited to characterization of a native thylakoid substrate in the cited study and does not establish this domain as a portable engineered optogenetic module. No quantitative performance metrics, spectral parameters, or heterologous implementation data are provided in the supplied evidence.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 2mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 3mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 4mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 5mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 6mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 7mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 8mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 9mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 10mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 11mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 12mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 13mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 14mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 15mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 16mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 17mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.
Claim 18mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 19mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 20mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 21mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 22mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 23mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 24mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 25mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 26mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 27mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Illumination of the chlorophyll-protein substrate exposes the LHCII phosphorylation site to the thylakoid protein kinase.

we find that illumination of the chl-protein substrate exposes the phosphorylation site to the kinase
Claim 28mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 29mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 30mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 31mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 32mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 33mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 34mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 35mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 36mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 37mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light can regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only through redox-linked kinase activation but also by altering the conformation of the chlorophyll-protein substrate.

These results demonstrate that light may regulate thylakoid protein phosphorylation not only via the signal transduction chain connecting redox reactions to the protein kinase activation, but also by affecting the conformation of the chl-protein substrate.
Claim 38mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 39mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 40mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 41mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 42mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 43mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 44mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 45mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 46mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 47mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 48mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 49mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 50mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 51mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 52mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 53mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 54mechanismsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.
Claim 55negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 56negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 57negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 58negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 59negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 60negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 61negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 62negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 63negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 64negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 65negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 66negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 67negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 68negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 69negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 70negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 71negative resultsupports1999Source 1needs review

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.
Claim 72preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 73preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 74preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 75preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 76preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 77preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 78preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 79preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 80preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 81preferencesupports1999Source 1needs review

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, in parallel with chlorophyll fluorescence quenching.

Light activates preferentially the trimeric form of LHCII, and the process is paralleled by chl fluorescence quenching.
Claim 82reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 83reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 84reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 85reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 86reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 87reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 88reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 89reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 90reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.
Claim 91reversibilitysupports1999Source 1needs review

The light-activated LHCII process and associated chlorophyll fluorescence quenching are slowly reversible in darkness.

Both phenomena are slowly reversible in darkness.

Approval Evidence

1 source3 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug lhcii-n-terminal-domain
the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site

Source:

mechanismsupports

A light-induced conformational change increases accessibility of the LHCII N-terminal domain, as evidenced by increased tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

The suggested light-induced conformational change exposing the N-terminal domain of LHCII to the kinase is evidenced also by an increase in its accessibility to tryptic cleavage after light exposure.

Source:

mechanismsupports

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s) and to tryptic cleavage also occurs in thylakoid membranes.

Light-induced exposure of the LHCII N-terminal domain to the endogenous protein kinase(s) and tryptic cleavage occurs also in thylakoid membranes.

Source:

negative resultsupports

Light does not activate phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein or of a pigment-reconstituted recombinant complex lacking the N-terminal domain containing the phosphothreonine site.

Light does not activate the phosphorylation of the LHCII apoprotein nor the recombinant pigment-reconstituted complex lacking the N-terminal domain that contains the phosphothreonine site.

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The reported response is supported by two concordant readouts: increased tryptic cleavage and increased exposure of the phosphorylation site to endogenous thylakoid protein kinase(s). The phenomenon was observed in thylakoid membranes, supporting relevance in a native membrane context.

Compared with AsLOV2

LHCII N-terminal domain and AsLOV2 address a similar problem space because they share recombination, signaling.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: recombination, signaling; shared mechanisms: conformational uncaging, conformational_uncaging; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice; may reduce component-count burden.

LHCII N-terminal domain and Avena sativa phototropin-1 LOV2 domain address a similar problem space because they share recombination, signaling.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: recombination, signaling; shared mechanisms: conformational uncaging, conformational_uncaging; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

LHCII N-terminal domain and light-harvesting complex II address a similar problem space because they share recombination, signaling.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: recombination, signaling; shared mechanisms: conformational_uncaging, photocleavage; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

Ranked Citations

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