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Succinate secreted by Trypanosoma brucei is produced by a novel and unique glycosomal enzyme, NADH-dependent fumarate reductase.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 11 Oct 2002
Besteiro Sébastien, Biran Marc, Biteau Nicolas, Coustou Virginie, Baltz Théo, Canioni Paul, Bringaud Frédéric
Abstract excerpt
In all trypanosomatids, including Trypanosoma brucei, glycolysis takes place in peroxisome-like organelles called glycosomes. These are closed compartments wherein the energy and redox (NAD(+)/NADH) balances need to be maintained. We have characterized a T. brucei gene called FRDg encoding a protein 35% identical to Saccharomyces cerevisiae fumarate reductases. Microsequencing of FRDg purified from glycosome...
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