How is physiological proton leak from the mitochondrial inner membrane via uncoupling advantageous?
According to the article, physiological proton leak from the mitochondrial inner membrane via uncoupling is advantageous because it triggers a decrease in ROS production. The decrease occurs because a the described process (in the question) triggers a slight increase in ROS production which then induce a proton leaks that decrease ROS production.
How is ROS generated in mitochondria?
ROS refers to reactive oxygen species, which by definition is not limited to one singular species but rather any molecule that contains oxygen and is also highly reactive - most contain unpaired electrons. They can be generated spontaneously, but the mitochondria are the largest producer of ROS in most cells. Within the mitochondria ROS production occurs in the respiratory chain in Complex I and III. The actual location on Complex I where ROS generation occurs isn’t 100% known, however it is known that superoxide is generated on the matrix side of the mitochondrial inner membrane (MIM). According to the article, ROS generation most likely occurs through the FMN prosthetic group and an inhibitor, rotenone. Rotenone acts as a complex I-ubiquinone binding site inhibitor and when substrates that are NADH-linked are present superoxide production increases (ROS production increases). An alternate theory for the site on Complex I is the Q-binding site. Here semiquinone will form sometimes when Q
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They are uncoupling proteins that work together to control mitochondrial ROS formation. They work to move protons from the MIM space into the matrix by using the electrochemical gradient present. For UCP2 and UCP3 the process of reversible glutathionylation of the 2 proteins regulates the activation (UCP2) and deactivation (UCP3) of the leak.
Describe the role of antioxidative defense systems in controlling ROS
OXPHOS begins with the entry of electrons into the respiratory chain through CI or CII (Succinate:ubiquinone oxidoreductase). NADH ubiquinone oxidoreductase (EC 1.6.5.3), also known as Complex I, is the first and the largest membrane-bound enzyme of the electron transport chain. It oxidizes NADH and transfers electrons through seven iron sulfur clusters to the membrane soluble ubiquinone, coenzyme Q. At the same time, for every pair of electron, it pumps four protons across the membrane, which contribute to the proton gradient necessary for ATP production by ATP synthase (complex V) [1]. Electrons can enter the chain directly through CII from succinate and be transferred to ubiquinone [3].
The phosphagen system known as the ATP-CP pathway, uses creatine phosphate (CP) to resynthesize ATP. CP re-bonds ADP to produce ATP after it is broken down. The ATP-CP pathway is the quickest way to resynthesize ATP and is the predominant energy system used for short-term high-intensity activities. Two exercises that utilize the ATP-CP pathway are weightlifting and sprinting.
Each mitochondrion has a double-layered membrane like the cell membrane, however the inner layer is folder which produces ‘shelves’ which are known as cristae, this is where the end stages of glucose oxidation are located. The energy that has been released is stored until required by a ‘chemical battery’ called adenosine triphosphate.
movement of protons causes the protein to twist. The energy from this movement is then used to
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Under normal conditions, the mitochondria maintain cytosolic Ca2+ levels, which is necessary for normal cellular function. However, the mitochondrial uptake of excessive levels of Ca2+ can lead to inhibition of ATP synthesis, disruption of mitochondrial membrane potential, increased ROS production, and generation of the mitochondrial permeability transition (mPT) state, which is thought to occur in response to formation of the mPT pore. As a consequence, cellular demise can occur through necrotic-related mechanisms events, including a loss of energy production and oxidative stress as well as apoptotic-related mechanisms, including the mitochondrial release of pro-apoptotic proteins. Given the central role of the mitochondria in cell
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