Abstract:Inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) is a biopolymer composed of phosphoanhydride‐linked orthophosphate molecules. PolyP is engaged in a variety of cellular functions, including mitochondrial metabolism. Here, we examined the effects of polyP on electron transport chain enzymes and F1Fo ATP synthase in tick embryos during embryonic development. The study found that polyPs containing medium and long chains (polyP15 and polyP65) enhanced the activity of complex I, complex II, complex III, and F1Fo ATP synthase, while… Show more
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