Structural highlights
Function
[CYC1_YEAST] Electron carrier protein. The oxidized form of the cytochrome c heme group can accept an electron from the heme group of the cytochrome c1 subunit of cytochrome reductase. Cytochrome c then transfers this electron to the cytochrome oxidase complex, the final protein carrier in the mitochondrial electron-transport chain. [ADX_BOVIN] Essential for the synthesis of various steroid hormones, participates in the reduction of mitochondrial cytochrome P450 for steroidogenesis. Transfers electrons from adrenodoxin reductase to cytochrome P450 cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme. reductase to the cholesterol side chain cleavage cytochrome P450 (By similarity).
Evolutionary Conservation
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Publication Abstract from PubMed
In the general view of protein-complex formation, a transient and dynamic encounter complex proceeds to form a more stable, well-defined, and active form. In weak protein complexes, however, the encounter state can represent a significant population of the complex. The redox proteins adrenodoxin (Adx) and cytochrome c (C c) associate to form such a weak and short-lived complex, which is nevertheless active in electron transfer. To study the conformational freedom within the protein complex, the native complex has been compared to a cross-linked counterpart by using solution scattering and NMR spectroscopy. Oligomerization behavior of the native complex in solution revealed by small-angle X-ray scattering indicates a stochastic nature of complex formation. For the cross-linked complex, interprotein paramagnetic effects are observed, whereas for the native complex, extensive averaging occurs, consistent with multiple orientations of the proteins within the complex. Simulations show that C c samples about half of the surface area of adrenodoxin. It is concluded that the complex of Adx/C c is entirely dynamic and can be considered as a pure encounter complex.
Dynamics in a pure encounter complex of two proteins studied by solution scattering and paramagnetic NMR spectroscopy.,Xu X, Reinle W, Hannemann F, Konarev PV, Svergun DI, Bernhardt R, Ubbink M J Am Chem Soc. 2008 May 21;130(20):6395-403. Epub 2008 Apr 26. PMID:18439013[1]
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References
- ↑ Xu X, Reinle W, Hannemann F, Konarev PV, Svergun DI, Bernhardt R, Ubbink M. Dynamics in a pure encounter complex of two proteins studied by solution scattering and paramagnetic NMR spectroscopy. J Am Chem Soc. 2008 May 21;130(20):6395-403. Epub 2008 Apr 26. PMID:18439013 doi:10.1021/ja7101357
