Fractionation of cytochromes of phototrophically grown Chloroflexus aurantiacus. Is there a cytochrome bc complex among them?

FEBS Lett. 2002 Feb 13;512(1-3):125-8. doi: 10.1016/s0014-5793(02)02236-6.

Abstract

The cytochrome-containing membrane complexes of the phototrophically grown green non-sulfur bacterium Chloroflexus aurantiacus were fractionated by anion exchange chromatography. Three cytochrome b and four cytochrome c peaks were observed. None of the separated complexes met the features of the cytochrome bc complex. Two main cytochrome b-containing complexes were further purified: a dimer of identical subunits with unknown function and a succinate:quinone oxidoreductase containing three subunit species. Two novel multisubunit complexes, similar to each other, with two heme c-bearing subunits were also purified.

MeSH terms

  • Chlorobi / chemistry*
  • Chlorobi / growth & development
  • Chlorobi / radiation effects
  • Cytochrome b Group / isolation & purification*
  • Cytochrome c Group / isolation & purification*
  • Cytochromes / chemistry*

Substances

  • Cytochrome b Group
  • Cytochrome c Group
  • Cytochromes