Cytochrome c oxidase (cytochrome aa3-type) [EC 1.9.3.1] was purified from Erythrobacter longus to homogeneity as judged by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and some of its properties were studied. The spectral properties of the oxidase closely resembled those of mitochondrial and other bacterial cytochromes aa3. The enzyme showed absorption peaks at 430 and 598 nm in the oxidized form, and at 444 and 603 nm in the reduced form. The CO compound of the reduced enzyme showed peaks at 432 and 600 nm. The enzyme oxidized eukaryotic ferrocytochromes C more rapidly than E. longus ferrocytochrome c. The reactions catalyzed by the enzyme were 50% inhibited by 0.7 microM KCN. The enzyme contained 1 g atom of copper and 1 g atom of magnesium per mol of heme a. The enzyme molecule seemed to be composed of two identical subunits, each with a molecular weight of 43,000.
Cytochrome aa3 from the aerobic photoheterotroph Erythrobacter longus: purification, and enzymatic and molecular features. Publishing Authors By Initials
Cytochrome aa3 from the aerobic photoheterotroph Erythrobacter longus: purification, and enzymatic and molecular features. Journal Published:
PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov
Journal: Journal of biochemistry
VOLUME: 102
Page Numbers: 777-84
Journal Abbreviation: J. Biochem.
ISSN: 0021-924X
DAY: 19
MONTH: Oct
YEAR: 1987
Cytochrome aa3 from the aerobic photoheterotroph Erythrobacter longus: purification, and enzymatic and molecular features. Information
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KEYWORDS: Spectrophotometry
MESH TERMS: isolation & purification
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Substance Name: Electron Transport Complex IV
Registry Number: EC 1.9.3.1
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