In enzymology , an iron—cytochrome-c reductase (created 1972 as EC 1.9.99.1 , transferred 2014 to EC 1.9.98.1 ) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
ferrocytochrome c + Fe3+
⇌ ⇌ -->
{\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons }
ferricytochrome c + Fe2+
Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ferrocytochrome c and Fe3+ , whereas its two products are ferricytochrome c and Fe2+ .
Classification
This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases , specifically those acting on a heme group of donors with other acceptors.
Nomenclature
The systematic name of this enzyme class is ferrocytochrome-c:Fe3+ oxidoreductase . This enzyme is also called iron-cytochrome c reductase .
Structure and function
This enzyme is part of the electron transport system of Ferrobacillus ferrooxidans . It employs one cofactor , iron .
References
Yates MG, Nason A (1966). "Electron transport systems of the chemoautotroph Ferrobacillus ferrooxidans. II. Purification and properties of a heat-labile iron-cytochrome c reductase". J. Biol. Chem . 241 (21): 4872– 80. PMID 4288725 .
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