Block 4 Nelson Questions Flashcards
How many protein coding genes in mitochondria?
13
How many proteins in mitochondria?
About 683
Permeability of Outer Mitochondrial Membrane
Porous to molecules smaller than 5 kDa
Permeability of Inner Mitochondrial Membrane
Impermeable to ions, including protons
Location of Cytochrome C
Intermembrane space
State 3 Respiration
Active state when ADP added; Significant oxygen consumption
State 4 Respiration
Resting State when ADP runs out; Low rate of oxygen consumption
Mitochondrial morphology during resting state
Matrix space large; Intermembrane space small
Mitochondrial morphology during active respiration state
Matrix space small; Intermembrane space large (pumped full of protons, water follows)
Purpose of condensed cristae during Active (State 3) Respiration
Fusion may mediate rapid exchange of metabolites with cytosol
Protein linked to Cristae morphology
Mitofilin (MINOS complex)
Mitofilin
Linked to cristae morphology; Tubular junctions eliminated in knockdown, can’t export anything to cytosol
What releases Cytochrome C
Signal from Bid, Bad, and/or Bax opens pores in outer membrane, releasing cytochrome C
Action of Cytochrome C once released
Cytochrome C and Apaf1 recruit Caspase 9, forming Apoptosome
Effect of apoptotic signal on morphology
Extensive fusion of cristae preceding Cytochrome C release
Porin protein
Beta barrel protein that forms trimers in outer membrane of mito; allows small molecules (not proteins) to pass freely
Protein:Lipid Ratio in Inner vs Outer Mitochondrial Membrane
3:1 inner, 1:1 outer
Cardiolipin
Associated with many membrane complexes on inner mito membrane, essential for their proper function; 4 FA chains linked by Glycerol
Barth Syndrome
Mutation in Cardiolipin synthesis gene; Results in defective mito, cardiomyopathy, muscle weakness
Goal of Respiration
Reduce Oxygen to H20; Capture energy of electrons removed from Pyruvate
Function of Superoxide Dismutase
Eliminates Superoxide (O2-) by converting it to H202; Deficient in Lou Gehrig’s
What converts Superoxide to H2O2
Superoxide Dismutase
Function of Catalase
Convert H2O2 to oxygen and water; Found in mitochondria; Also found in RBCs
What converts H2O2 to oxygen and water
Catalase
What happens to H2O2 when Fe2+ is present?
Can react to form Hydroxyl Radical
What forms Hydroxyl Radical?
H2O2 reacting with Fe2+
What protects against Hydroxyl radicals
Vit C and E
Vit C and E
Protect against Hydroxyl Radicals
2 Functions of CAC
Electrons to ETC; Precursors for Biosynthesis
2 moeities on cytosolic side of Complex 3
Rieske Iron-Sulfur protein, Cytochrome C1
2 Regulatory components of PDH Complex
PDH Kinase and Phosphatase
3 Main Enzymes of PDH Complex
Pyruvate Decarboxylase E1, Dihdrolipoyl Transacetylase E2, Dihydrolipoyl Dehydrogenase E3
3 Postulates of Binding Change Mechanism
(1) Energy from H+ gradient used to release ATP; (2) 3 catalytic sites are each in unique conformation, conf’s are interconvertible, rep the 3 stages of catalytic cycle (L -> T -> O); (3) Conf changes at 3 sties are driven by rotation of gamma sub relative to F1 ball
4 Steps that produce NADH in CAC
Pyruvate DH, Isocitrate DH, A-KG DH, Malate DH
5 Cofactors for PDH Complex
TPP, FAD, NAD, CoA, Lipoic Acid
5 Sources of Acetyl CoA
Pyruvate (Glycolysis); AA Degradation; FA B-oxidation; KBs; Ethanol Metabolism
Alpha and Beta Subunits of ATP Synthase
Form the “Ball” of F1; Only beta has catalytic activity
Antimycin
Binds to N center on matrix side of Complex 3 (prevents e’s from reaching b hemes)
Aspartate/Malate Shuttle vs Glycerophosphate shuttle
NADH vs Ubiquinone Level
Branchpoint of Citrate in Mitochondria
(1) Can enter TCA Cycle; (2) exit through Citrate Shuttle to Export AcetylCoA for FA Synthesis; (3) Make alpha ketogluterate
CAC when Acetyl CoA high
Need for OAA; Pyruvate Decarboxylase stimulated (Pyruvate to OAA) and PDH inhibited; Shift from from oxidative to biosynthetic mode
Chemiosmotic Hypothesis
Inner membrane impermeable to H+, allowing gradient to be used for ATPase
Cofactor necessary for E1 Complex
Thiamin Pyrophosphate TPP (stabilize carbanion)
Cofactor necessary for E2 Complex
Lipoic Acid, Reacts w/ Carbanion intermediate from E1
Cofactor necessary for E3 Complex
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Complex 2
Succinate DH; Tetramer; FAD and 3 Iron-Sulfur Clusters; Doesn’t pump protons
Complex 4
Cytochrome C oxidase; reduces O2 to H20; Proton pump; Redox centers
Complex I
NADH DH; 7 subunits in mito genome; Membrane and Peripheral Arm
Defect in Mitofilin
No contacts b/t Cristae and bounding Inner Membrane; Can’t export to Cytosol
Does FADH2 or NADH carry more energy?
NADH
E1 Reaction of PDH Complex
Decarboxylation of Pyruvate by E1; Produces unstable carbanion; Needs TPP
E2 Reaction of PDH Complex
Picks up Acetyl Group from TPP; Forms AcetylCoA
Elevator Model
Mutation of just 1 of 10-12 c subunits halts transport; Suggests subunit c rotates relative to a to form complete proton pathway
Energy made directly during TCA Cycle
1 GTP (Substrate-Level Phosphorylation)
Estimate for protons consumed per ATP synthesized
4
Fate of Pyruvate in TCA Cycle
Oxidized to 3 CO2 molecules
Findings of Noji experiment
Gamma subunit rotates
First place electrons go upon leaving cyt c
Copper A redox site of complex 4