The use of the free radical generating system Fe-EDTA/ascorbate affected thylakoids of wheat (Triticum durum DESF. cv. Ofanto) causing a reduction in the lipid and antioxidant concentrations and a lower calcium-dependent ATPase activity. Although the treatment caused a damage to thylakoid membranes, a decreased rate of electron transport to oxygen was observed. A further superoxide production decrease was found following 3-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (DCMU) addition. In contrast, a higher electron spin resonance (ESR) signal was recorded when ferredoxin was added to thylakoids, both in presence and absence of DCMU.

Effect of a Free Radical Generating System on Thylakoid Membranes

Pinzino C;
1997

Abstract

The use of the free radical generating system Fe-EDTA/ascorbate affected thylakoids of wheat (Triticum durum DESF. cv. Ofanto) causing a reduction in the lipid and antioxidant concentrations and a lower calcium-dependent ATPase activity. Although the treatment caused a damage to thylakoid membranes, a decreased rate of electron transport to oxygen was observed. A further superoxide production decrease was found following 3-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (DCMU) addition. In contrast, a higher electron spin resonance (ESR) signal was recorded when ferredoxin was added to thylakoids, both in presence and absence of DCMU.
1997
DCMU
Electron spin resonance
Ferredoxin
Superoxide
Thylakoids
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