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Biosynthesis of mitochondrial phospholipids using endogenously generated diglycerides.

W C McMurray

    Canadian Journal of Biochemistry
    |July 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Phospholipase C treatment enhances phospholipid precursor incorporation in rat liver mitochondria and microsomes by producing diglycerides. This suggests mitochondria have a greater capacity for lecithin biosynthesis than previously thought.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Cell Biology
    • Mitochondrial Research

    Background:

    • Mitochondria were previously thought to have a limited capacity for de novo lecithin biosynthesis.
    • The role of diglycerides in mitochondrial phospholipid synthesis was not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of phospholipase C on phospholipid precursor incorporation in rat liver mitochondria and microsomes.
    • To determine the role of endogenous and exogenous diglycerides in mitochondrial phospholipid synthesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Treatment of isolated rat liver mitochondria and microsomes with phospholipase C.
    • Measurement of radioactive phospholipid precursor incorporation.
    • Analysis of diglyceride and phospholipid levels.

    Main Results:

    • Phospholipase C treatment significantly enhanced phospholipid precursor incorporation in both mitochondria and microsomes.
    • Enhanced incorporation was linked to diglyceride production via phospholipase C hydrolysis.
    • Mitochondrial lecithin synthesis appeared influenced by endoplasmic reticulum contamination and diglyceride availability.

    Conclusions:

    • Mitochondria possess a capacity for lecithin biosynthesis that is not limited by diglyceride accessibility.
    • Endogenous diglyceride production by phospholipase C stimulates phospholipid synthesis in mitochondria.
    • Microsomal contamination plays a role in observed mitochondrial phospholipid synthesis rates.

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