Digestion of the electron transport particle with phospholipase A results in the loss of its oxidative capacity. Evidence presented indicates that this is primarily due to the cleavage of the phospholipid-cytochrome c complex within the mitochondria.
SUMMARY
Oxidative damage to amino acids, peptides and proteins by radiation was measured as total peroxides and thiobarbituric acid reactants. Two types of thiobarbituric acid reactants were formed in low yields.
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