Biochemistry, proteomics, and phosphoproteomics of plant mitochondria from non-photosynthetic cells.

ABSTRACT: Mitochondria fulfill some basic roles in all plant cells. They supply the cell with energy in the form of ATP and reducing equivalents [NAD(P)H] and they provide the cell with intermediates for a range of biosynthetic pathways. In addition to this, mitochondria contribute to a number of specialized functions depending on the tissue and cell type, as well as environmental conditions. We will here review the biochemistry and proteomics of mitochondria from non-green cells and organs, which differ from those of photosynthetic organs in a number of respects. We will briefly cover purification of mitochondria and general biochemical properties such as oxidative phosphorylation. We will then mention a few adaptive properties in response to water stress, seed maturation and germination, and the a

SUBMITTER: Havelund JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3595712 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature