Abstract
Coupling with electrochemical proton gradient, ATP synthase (F0F1) synthesizes ATP from ADP and phosphate. Mutational studies on high-resolution structure have been useful in understanding this complicated membrane enzyme. We discuss mainly the mechanism of catalysis in the β subunit of F1 sector and roles of the γ subunit in energy coupling. The γ-subunit rotation during catalysis is also discussed. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 276-288 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Bioenergetics |
Volume | 1458 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 31 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- ATP synthesis
- Catalytic site
- FF
- H ATPase
- Proton transport
- Rotational catalysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology