Cyanobacterial NDH-1-Photosystem I Supercomplex

Abstract

Cyanobacterial NDH-1-photosystem I (PSI) supercomplex is localized in the thylakoid membrane, and its formation facilitates cyclic electron transfer around PSI (PSI CET) via NDH-1. Similar NDH-1-PSI supercomplex has also been identified in the majority of higher plants, but not in liverwort. We describe in this book chapter the cyanobacterial NDH-1-PSI supercomplex, focusing on its identification, function, assembly, and evolution from cyanobacteria to higher plants.