Row-like organization of ATP synthase in intact mitochondria determined by cryo-electron tomography

verfasst von
Natalya V. Dudkina, Gert T. Oostergetel, Dagmar Lewejohann, Hans Peter Braun, Egbert J. Boekema
Abstract

The fine structure of intact, close-to-spherical mitochondria from the alga Polytomella was visualized by dual-axis cryo-electron tomography. The supramolecular organization of dimeric ATP synthase in the cristae membranes was investigated by averaging subvolumes of tomograms and 3D details at ∼ 6 nm resolution were revealed. Oligomeric ATP synthase is composed of rows of dimers at 12 nm intervals; the dimers make a slight angle along the row. In addition, the main features of monomeric ATP synthase, such as the conically shaped F1 headpiece, central stalk and stator were revealed. This demonstrates the capability of dual-axis electron tomography to unravel details of proteins and their interactions in complete organelles.

Organisationseinheit(en)
Abteilung Pflanzenmolekularbiologie und Pflanzenproteomik
Institut für Pflanzengenetik
Externe Organisation(en)
Reichsuniversität Groningen
Typ
Artikel
Journal
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Bioenergetics
Band
1797
Seiten
272-277
Anzahl der Seiten
6
ISSN
0005-2728
Publikationsdatum
17.11.2009
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed
Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
Biophysik, Biochemie, Zellbiologie
Elektronische Version(en)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbabio.2009.11.004 (Zugang: Offen)