The Action of Valinomycin in Uncoupling Corn Mitochondria 1

AUTOR(ES)

Hensley, Jerry R.

RESUMO

Valinomycin in the presence of potassium is a potent uncoupler of corn (Zea mays L.) mitochondria, eliminating respiratory control. Valinomycin produces higher steady state potassium phosphate swelling which can be reversed to give active shrinkage if mersalyl is added to block the Pi−/OH− antiporter. Respiration declines concurrently. Uncouplers accelerate the shrinkage and restore the respiration. The same results can be obtained with sodium phosphate if gramicidin D is substituted as ionophore.

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