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Translating Extracellular Electron Transfer Activities with Organic Electrochemical Transistors
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[Intercellular electron transfer and its eco-physiological significance: A review]
Wen-da Chen1, Wei-Qi Ni1, Bao-Lan Hu1
1College of Environmental & Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao = the Journal of Applied Ecology
|March 28, 2019
Summary
Intercellular electron transfer (IET) facilitates electron movement outside cells, crucial when electron acceptors are scarce. This process enhances cellular metabolism and drives ecological functions.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Intercellular electron transfer (IET) is a vital biological process where electrons move outside cells.
- It occurs in nature, particularly under conditions of electron acceptor deficiency.
- IET plays a significant role in microbial metabolism and ecological interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent advancements in intercellular electron transfer.
- To analyze the process, characteristics, mechanisms, and eco-physiological significance of IET.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on intercellular electron transfer.
- Systematic analysis of IET processes, characteristics, mechanisms, and significance.
Main Results:
- IET can be direct or indirect, with indirect IET involving metabolite transfer.
- Direct IET couples intracellular and extracellular electron transfer.
- IET enhances cellular metabolism, expands cellular function, and generates electric currents.
Conclusions:
- IET is crucial for energy sharing and extracellular material transformation in microbial communities.
- IET possesses significant physiological and ecological importance.
- This review provides a comprehensive overview of IET, highlighting its multifaceted roles.
Keywords:
eco-physiological significanceelectron transfer mechanismintercellular electron transferintercellular hydrogen/formate transferintracellular substrate transferMore Related Videos
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