Scanning force microscopy images of cytochrome c oxidase immobilized in an electrode-supported lipid bilayer membrane

James D. Burgess, Vivian W. Jones, Marc D. Porter, Melissa C. Rhoten, Fred M. Hawkridge

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Abstract

Scanning force microscopic images of cytochrome c oxidase immobilized within an electrode-supported lipid bilayer membrane are reported. These images represent the first direct evidence that the microscopic architecture of this important model system effectively mimics the microstructure proposed for the inner mitochondrial membrane. The images reveal (1) that the oxidase is present as monomers and small aggregates within the supported membrane and (2) that the oxidase constitutes ∼20% of the lipid bilayer membrane. The latter finding allows an estimation of the lower limit for the minimum turnover rate (∼0.5 electrons/s) required for the transition of the oxidase from its resting to pulsed kinetic state.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6628-6631
Number of pages4
JournalLangmuir
Volume14
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 10 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Spectroscopy
  • Electrochemistry

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