Presence of glyoxylate cycle enzymes in the mitochondria of Euglena gracilis

J Eukaryot Microbiol. 2003 Mar-Apr;50(2):92-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1550-7408.2003.tb00239.x.

Abstract

Isocitrate lyase and malate synthase are specific enzymes of the glyoxylate cycle, used here as glyoxysomal markers. Both enzymes were found in the mitochondrial fraction after organelle fractionation by isopycnic centrifugation. Electron microscopy of this fraction indicated that mitochondria were the only recognizable organelles. Using an immunogold labeling method with anti-(malate synthase) antiserum, the only organelles stained in cells were the mitochondria. These results show that the glyoxylate cycle is present in mitochondria in Euglena.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Centrifugation, Isopycnic
  • Euglena gracilis / enzymology*
  • Euglena gracilis / ultrastructure
  • Glyoxylates / metabolism*
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Isocitrate Lyase / metabolism*
  • Malate Synthase / metabolism*
  • Mitochondria / enzymology*
  • Mitochondria / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Glyoxylates
  • Malate Synthase
  • Isocitrate Lyase