The role of multienzyme complexes in integration of cellular metabolism

Journal of Theoretical Biology
B I Kurganov

Abstract

The notion of the "primary block" of cellular metabolism designated as "metabolic system" is introduced. Metabolic system is defined as a metabolic pathway which corresponds to the structurally ordered multienzyme complex. The complex of glycolytic enzymes which catalyzes the anaerobic reduction of glucose-6-phosphate with production of ATP may serve as an example of metabolic system (this complex does not contain hexokinase). The complex is formed on thin filaments of I-band of the muscle fibres or on the dimers of band 3 protein embedded in the erythrocyte membrane. The fixation of the multienzyme complex to the support of the biological nature provides the material basis for regulation of the metabolic system by chemical signals produced by the higher levels of metabolic control. Owing to interaction with anchor protein of the support the chemical signals exert the general control of functioning of the multienzyme complex (switching on-switching off the metabolic system). It is assumed that glycolytic system in skeletal muscles is stimulated by Ca2+ ions which interact with the anchor protein of the support (troponin C).

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