Publications by authors named "Christopher R Beckwith"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Christopher R Beckwith"
- Christopher R Beckwith's research focuses on the metabolic processes of autotrophic microorganisms, particularly their mechanisms for energy acquisition and electron transport.
- In his 2015 study, Beckwith characterizes the MtoD cytochrome c, an essential component of the electron transport system in the lithoautotrophic bacterium Sideroxydans lithotrophicus, highlighting its role in facilitating the oxidation of ferrous iron and subsequent energy generation.
- The findings demonstrate that Sideroxydans lithotrophicus utilizes a well-organized electron transport system, allowing the bacterium to produce proton motive force for ATP synthesis and support carbon fixation, underscoring its ecological significance in iron cycling and carbon metabolism in its environment.
