Open AccessThe functions and biosynthesis of the c ‐type cytochromes of bacterial respiratory chains with particular reference to autotrophs and the handling of C 1 compounds
Author(s) -
Ferguson Stuart J.,
Page M. Dudley
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
fems microbiology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1574-6968
pISSN - 0378-1097
DOI - 10.1111/j.1574-6968.1990.tb04917.x
Subject(s) - paracoccus denitrificans , autotroph , biochemistry , biosynthesis , periplasmic space , electron transport chain , chemistry , cytochrome , metabolism , bacteria , biology , enzyme , escherichia coli , gene , genetics
The behaviour, functions and biosynthesis of c ‐type cytochromes of the bacterial periplasm are reviewed. Particular emphasis is placed on cytochromes involved in (i) the metabolism of C 1 compounds and (ii) the electron transport reactions of Paracoccus denitrificans .