ATP synthase: an electrochemical transducer with rotatory mechanics

被引:410
作者
Junge, W
Lill, H
Engelbrecht, S
机构
[1] Universität Osnabrück, FB Biologie/Chemie, Abt. Biophysik
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D O I
10.1016/S0968-0004(97)01129-8
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
ATP synthase (F0F1-ATPase) uses proton-or sodium-motive force to produce ATP from ADP and P-i. Three lines of experiment have recently demonstrated large-scale intersubunit rotation during ATP hydrolysis by F-1. We discuss how ion flow through the membrane-intrinsic portion, F-0, may generate torque and how this might be transmitted between stator and rotor to finally expel spontaneously formed ATP from F-1 into water.
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页码:420 / 423
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