# Cryo–electron microscopy reveals hydrogen positions and water networks in photosystem II

*PRI Rank #10 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #10 |
| 18m citations | 45 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adn6541 |
| Corresponding authors | Rana Hussein, André T. Graça, Johannes Messinger, Athina Zouni, Wolfgang P. Schröder |
| Institution | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/photosynthetic-processes-and-mechanisms/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adn6541](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adn6541)

## Topics

Photosystem II · Cryo-electron microscopy · hydrogen positions · water networks · Water oxidation · plastoquinone reduction · Electron transfer · proton transfer · Thermosynechococcus vestitus · 1.71 angstrom resolution · water binding sites · substrate water binding · plastoquinone B protonation · Photosynthetic electron transport chain · Oxygen evolution

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