ATP Synthase

This enzyme is found embedded in the membranes of virtually all types of living cells. It contains 24-30 protein subunits, depending upon the organism. Bacterial sources usually contain 24 proteins, such as from E. coli, as studied in this lab. These protein subunits are organized into 2 sub-complexes, traditionally called F1 and Fo.

• Schematic image
  • General description of ATP synthesis
• Crystal structure of F1
• NMR structure of delta
• Structure of epsilon
  • Truncated epsilon
  • Role of Arginine85
• NMR structure of c
• Membrane topology of a
• Movies

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