Problem XXIX / 24 Proton translocation accross membranes of methanogens |
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Certain methanogenic archaea produce
their „proton motive force“ (pmf) with the aid of the heterodisulfide
reductase reaction. The CoM-CoS-heterodisulfide acts as electron acceptor,
the reductase itself is reduced by cytochrome b which gains electrons
by oxidizing methanophenazine (MPH). MPH transports electrons from factor
F420 and it translocates protons during its redox cycle. |
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