Complex I: A chimaera of a redox and conformation-driven proton pump?
Complex I: A chimaera of a redox and conformation-driven proton pump?
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DOI:
10.1023/a:1010722717257
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发表时间:
2001-06-01
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3
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Friedrich, T
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作者:
Friedrich, T
From phylogenetic sequence analysis, it can be concluded that the proton-pumping NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (complex I) has evolved from preexisting modules for electron transfer and proton translocation. It is built up by a peripheral NADH dehydrogenase module, an amphipatic hydrogenase module, and a membrane-bound transporter module. These modules, or at least part of them, are also present in various other bacterial enzymes. It is assumed that they fulfill a similar function in complex I and related enzymes. Based on the function of the individual modules, it is possible to speculate about the mechanism of complex I. The hydrogenase module might work as a redox-driven proton pump, while the transporter module might act as a conformation-driven proton pump. This implies that complex I contains two energy-coupling sites. The NADH dehydrogenase module seems to be involved in electron transfer and riot in proton translocation.