Dopamine (DA) in airfree, aqueous solution (pH 7.4; 37°C) is able to emit e(-)(aq) when electronically excited in its singlet state by monochromatic UV light (λ=254 nm; 4.85 eV/hν). The quantum yield Q(e(-)(aq)), was studied in dependence of DA concentration and pH of the media. The DA transients resulting from the electron emission form products, which also have the ability to emit e(-)(aq), but with much lower yield. Since DA in the ground state can consume e(-)(aq), it is classified as an electron mediator. Some biological consequences based on the e(-)(aq) emission are mentioned.
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