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Malate synthase: aggregation, deaggregation, and binding of phospholipids.

C Kruse, H Kindl

    Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Malate synthase in cucumber cotyledons exists in glyoxysomes and ER fractions. It reversibly forms octamers or aggregates, influenced by Mg2+ and salt, but not by location.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Plant Cell Biology

    Background:

    • Malate synthase is a key enzyme in plant metabolism.
    • Its localization and oligomeric state are crucial for understanding its function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the subcellular localization of malate synthase in cucumber cotyledons.
    • To characterize the different forms and oligomerization states of malate synthase.

    Main Methods:

    • Differential centrifugation and zonal rotor separation to isolate cell fractions.
    • Enzyme purification and molecular weight determination (subunit and oligomer).
    • Analysis of enzyme aggregation/deaggregation under varying buffer conditions (Mg2+, salt).

    Main Results:

    • Malate synthase activity was found in glyoxysomes, ER fractions, and cytosol.
    • Enzyme from glyoxysomes and ER exists as octamers (19 S) or aggregates (100 S), interconvertible by Mg2+ and salt.
    • A monomeric form (5 S) from cytosol did not oligomerize.
    • Subunit molecular weights were consistent across fractions.
    • Enzyme exhibited amphipathic properties, binding phospholipids.

    Conclusions:

    • Malate synthase exists in multiple cellular compartments and exhibits dynamic oligomerization.
    • Mg2+ and salt concentrations regulate the reversible assembly of malate synthase octamers and aggregates.
    • The enzyme's localization and oligomeric state are adaptable, potentially influencing its metabolic role.

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