The b (arg36) contributes to efficient coupling in F(1)F (O) ATP synthase in Escherichia coli.

Journal of Bioenergetics and Biomembranes
Amanda K WelchBrian D Cain

Abstract

In Escherichia coli, the F(1)F(O) ATP synthase b subunits house a conserved arginine in the tether domain at position 36 where the subunit emerges from the membrane. Previous experiments showed that substitution of isoleucine or glutamate result in a loss of enzyme activity. Double mutants have been constructed in an attempt to achieve an intragenic suppressor of the b (arg36-->ile) and the b (arg36-->glu) mutations. The b (arg36-->ile) mutation could not be suppressed. In contrast, the phenotypic defect resulting from the b (arg36-->glu) mutation was largely suppressed in the b (arg36-->glu,glu39-->arg) double mutant. E. coli expressing the b (arg36-->glu,glu39-->arg) subunit grew well on succinate-based medium. F(1)F(O) ATP synthase complexes were more efficiently assembled and ATP driven proton pumping activity was improved. The evidence suggests that efficient coupling in F(1)F(O) ATP synthase is dependent upon a basic amino acid located at the base of the peripheral stalk.

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