Photoreceptors, Microbial
- Name
- Photoreceptors, Microbial
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001434
- Description
Light absorbing proteins and protein prosthetic groups found in certain microorganisms. Some microbial photoreceptors initiate specific chemical reactions which signal a change in the environment, while others generate energy by pumping specific ions across a cellular membrane.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Bacteriochlorophyll A A specific bacteriochlorophyll that is similar in structure to CHLOROPHYLL A. Padeliporfin A vascular-acting photosensitizer used to treat low-risk prostate cancer in adults. - Drugs & Drug Targets