Anaerobic eukaryote evolution: hydrogenosomes as biochemically modified mitochondria?

Hydrogenosomes are energy generating organelles which are found in a variety of anaerobic microbial eukaryotes. Recent data suggest that some of these hydrogenosomes may be bichemically modified mithochondria, subverting the conventional role of this compartment from one of oxidative phosphorylation...

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Published in:Trends in Ecology & Evolution 1997-11, Vol.12 (11), p.437-441
Main Authors: Embley, T.M., Horner, D.A., Hirt, R.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Biological evolution
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution
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Summary:Hydrogenosomes are energy generating organelles which are found in a variety of anaerobic microbial eukaryotes. Recent data suggest that some of these hydrogenosomes may be bichemically modified mithochondria, subverting the conventional role of this compartment from one of oxidative phosphorylation, to one of hydrogen evolving fermentation. The origins of the key enzymes which are responsible for hydrogen porduction are currently obscure but they are not considered to be typical of most eukaryotes.
ISSN:0169-5347
1872-8383
DOI:10.1016/S0169-5347(97)01208-1