Cytochrome C

Definition: Cytochrome C

Cytochrome C

Noun

1. The most abundant and stable cytochrome; involved in energy transfer.

Specialty Definition: Cytochrome c

Cytochrome c (horse heart: PDB 1HRC) is a small heme protein found loosely associated with the inner membrane of the mitochondrion. It is a soluble protein, unlike other cytochromes and is an essential component of the electron transfer chain. It is capable of undergoing oxidation and reduction, and does not bind oxygen. It transfers electrons between Complexes III and IV.

Cytochrome c is a highly conserved protein across the spectrum of species, found in plants, animals, and many unicellular organisms. This, along with its small size (molecular weight about 12,000 daltons), makes it useful in studies of evolutionary divergence.

Photo Album: Cytochrome C

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	This image depicts cytochrome c which is a small protein used in the electron transfer chain. Computer graphics are made by utilizing data fed into a computer. This data may consist of chemical weights and measures and the structure of specific elements. A three-dimensional image can be made so one can visualize on otherwise minute structure. Credit: Dr. Richard Feldmann (photographer).
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Expressions: Cytochrome C

Expressions using "cytochrome c": mitochondrial cytochrome C ♦ Succinate Cytochrome c Oxidoreductase. Additional references.
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Frequency of Internet Keywords: Cytochrome C

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Anagrams: Cytochrome C

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