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Function of the alternative oxidase: is it still a scavenger?

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posted on 2023-06-08, 07:45 authored by Anthony Moore, Mary Albury, Paul G Crichton, Charles Affourtit
The alternative oxidase is a respiratory chain protein found in all higher plants, fungi, non-fermentative yeasts and trypanosomes. Its primary structure suggests that it is a new member of the di-iron carboxylate protein family. Recent sequence analysis indicates an evolutionary relationship between primitive members of this protein family and the alternative oxidase, suggesting that its early function was to scavenge di-oxygen. However, modelling of plant growth kinetics suggests a different function.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Trends in Plant Science

ISSN

1360-1385

Issue

11

Volume

7

Page range

478-481

Pages

4.0

Department affiliated with

  • Biochemistry Publications

Notes

PI proposed the new hypothesis and it is co-written by 2 postdocs and a PhD student in my lab

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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