Essays about: "Erik Hallin"

Found 2 essays containing the words Erik Hallin.

  1. 1. Expression, purification and characterization of Violaxanthin De-epoxidase from Spinach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Hallin; [2011]
    Keywords : Proteinvetenskap; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Plants require sunlight to be able to perform photosynthesis but an excess of intense sunlight is harmful to the organism and therefore needs a method to protect itself. Violaxanthin De-Epoxidase (VDE) is located inside the thylakoid lumen and catalyzes the de-epoxidation of violaxanthin to zeaxanthin. READ MORE

  3. 2. Purification of Violaxanthin De-epoxidase expressed in E.Coli and identification of disulfide bonds using MS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Hallin; [2009]
    Keywords : Biokemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Plants need light to convert earbon dioxide to organic compounds, but when exposed to too much light the photosynthetic machinery takes damage. This is prevented by conversion of violaxanthin to zeaxanthin, which participate in a process that converts the excess light into heat. READ MORE