Ridge, K.
(2002),
Algal Rhodopsins: Phototaxis Receptors Found at Last, Current Biology
(Accessed January 22, 2026)
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Algal Rhodopsins: Phototaxis Receptors Found at Last
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Abstract
The discovery of two distinct Chlamydomonas sensory receptors responsible for phototaxis reveals additional diversity among the microbial rhodopsins. Sequence and architecture comparisons among this growing family highlight key components for light-responsive functions.Citation
Current Biology
Volume
12
Issue
No. 17
Pub Type
Journals
Keywords
chlamydomonas, membrane protein, photocurrent, phototaxis retinal, rhodopsin, sensory, signal transduction
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Created September 1, 2002, Updated February 17, 2017