This transmembrane domain, consisting of a single transmembrane helix, is found in the Cytochrome b6-f complex iron-sulfur subunit PetC and related proteins. PetC, is a crucial component of the cytochrome b6f complex, which plays a central role in ox ...
This transmembrane domain, consisting of a single transmembrane helix, is found in the Cytochrome b6-f complex iron-sulfur subunit PetC and related proteins. PetC, is a crucial component of the cytochrome b6f complex, which plays a central role in oxygenic photosynthesis [1,2]. PetC contains a [2Fe-2S] cluster, which is is essential for the electron transfer process within the complex. PetC interacts with other subunits to form the functional cytochrome b6f complex. The complex functions as a dimer, with each monomer composed of eight subunits in total [3-5].
The rieske domain has a [2Fe-2S] centre. Two conserved cysteines coordinate one Fe ion, while the other Fe ion is coordinated by two conserved histidines. In hyperthermophilic archaea there is a SKTPCX(2-3)C motif at the C-terminus. The cysteines in ...
The rieske domain has a [2Fe-2S] centre. Two conserved cysteines coordinate one Fe ion, while the other Fe ion is coordinated by two conserved histidines. In hyperthermophilic archaea there is a SKTPCX(2-3)C motif at the C-terminus. The cysteines in this motif form a disulphide bridge, which stabilises the protein [4].