A Mitochondrial Membrane Exopolyphosphatase Is Modulated by, and Plays a Role in, the Energy Metabolism of Hard Tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Embryos

A Mitochondrial Membrane Exopolyphosphatase Is Modulated by, and Plays a Role in, the Energy Metabolism of Hard Tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Embryos

The physiological roles of polyphosphates (polyP) recently found in arthropod mitochondria remain obscure. Here, the relationship between the mitochondrial membrane exopolyphosphatase (PPX) and the energy metabolism of hard tick Rhipicephalus microplus embryos are investigated. Mitochondrial respira...

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Main Authors: Carlos Logullo, Aoi Masuda, Itabajara da Silva Vaz Jr., Jorge Moraes, Amanda Fraga, Evenilton P. Costa, Eldo Campos, Arnoldo R. Façanha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
inorganic polyphosphate
respiration
membrane exopolyphosphatase
arthropod
energy metabolism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/12/6/3525/

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