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|description='''Cytochrome ''c''''' is a component of the electron transfer system ([[ET-pathway]]) in mitochondria. It is a small heme protein loosely associated with the outer side of the inner mitochondrial membrane. The heme group of cytochrome ''c'' transfers electrons from [[Complex III]] to [[Complex IV]]. The release of '''cytochrome ''c''''' into the cytoplasm is associated with apoptosis.
|description='''Cytochrome ''c''''' is a component of the Electron transfer-pathway ([[ET-pathway]]) in mitochondria. It is a small heme protein loosely associated with the outer side of the inner mitochondrial membrane. The heme group of cytochrome ''c'' transfers electrons from [[Complex III]] to [[Complex IV]]. The release of '''cytochrome ''c''''' into the cytoplasm is associated with apoptosis.
|info=[[MiPNet09.12]]; [[Gnaiger 2002 Biochem Soc Trans]]
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== Application in [[HRFR]]: storage and stock solution of ''c'' ==
== Application in [[HRR]]: storage and stock solution of ''c'' ==
:::: '''''c'': Cytochrome ''c'' ''' (from equine heart), Sigma C 7752, 50 mg, store at -20 °C; FW = 12384 Da.
:::: '''''c'': Cytochrome ''c'' ''' (from equine heart), Sigma C 7752, 50 mg, store at -20 °C; FW = 12384 Da.


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::::# Weigh 50 mg cytochrome ''c'' into a small glass beaker. Difficult to weigh, since the powder is electromagnetic.
::::# Weigh 50 mg cytochrome ''c'' into a small glass beaker. Difficult to weigh, since the powder is electromagnetic.
::::# Add 1 ml H<sub>2</sub>O; ''c'' dissolves easily.
::::# Add 1 mL H<sub>2</sub>O; ''c'' dissolves easily.
::::# Divide into 0.2 ml portions.
::::# Divide into 0.2 mL portions.
::::# Store at -20 °C.
::::# Store at -20 °C.


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::: '''O2k manual titrations:'''  [[MiPNet09.12 O2k-Titrations]]
::: '''O2k manual titrations:'''  [[MiPNet09.12 O2k-Titrations]]


::::* Titration volume: 5 µl using a 25 µl syringe (2 ml O2k-chamber).
::::* Titration volume: 5 µL using a 25 µL syringe (2 mL O2k-chamber).
::::* Final concentration: 10 µM.
::::* Final concentration: 10 µM.


== Cytochrome ''c'' control: a test for outer mt-membrane integrity ==
== Performance and data analysis ==
::::* ''More details:'' » [[Cytochrome c control factor]]
 
The mitochondrial preparation (homogenization, isolation, etc) is one of the key steps that determine the quality of our mitochondrial respiration assessments. During the isolation of the organelles or the permeabilization of the cells/fibers, we must ensure the integrity of the mitochondrial outer membrane. However, some of the techniques used like the disruption of the tissue for mitochondrial isolation or the permeabilization of the cells with digitonin could compromise its integrity. For this reason, the addition of cytochrome ''c'' is routinely used to test the outer membrane permeability and to evaluate the quality of our mitochondrial preparation. Therefore, the addition of cytochrome ''c'' will stimulate the respiration if the outer mitochondrial membrane has been altered.
 
''Performance''
 
It is expected to find stimulation in the respiration rate when we add cytochrome ''c'', but the percentage of increase should be determined empirically because it is sample specific. For example, in the case of the permeabilized HEK 293 cells, it is well characterized that the cytochrome ''c'' has a minimum stimulatory effect in the OXPHOS respiration. However, in other preparations such as the muscle fibers from mice, it has been described a significant increase in the respiration. If there are no data available in the literature for our sample, we need to accumulate enough data and look for consistency.
 
''Analysis''
 
With the cytochrome ''c'' test we will:
 
#Determine the threshold of the percentage increase to decide if our mitochondrial preparation has good quality and outer membrane integrity.
#Estimate if the mitochondrial capacities before the addition of cytochrome ''c'' are underestimated. If there is a stimulatory effect, all the steps before in our protocol have to be considered underestimated.
 
::::* ''For further information see:'' » [[Cytochrome c control factor]]
 
{{Keywords in DatLab performance and data analysis}}
 
== [[SUITbrowser]] question: mt outer membrane integrity ==
:::: The cytochrome ''c'' test is available at several [[SUIT]] protocols. The [https://suitbrowser.oroboros.at/ SUITbrowser] shows which protocols contain this test, alongside answer other research questions.

Revision as of 08:47, 3 July 2019


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Cytochrome c

Description

Cytochrome c is a component of the Electron transfer-pathway (ET-pathway) in mitochondria. It is a small heme protein loosely associated with the outer side of the inner mitochondrial membrane. The heme group of cytochrome c transfers electrons from Complex III to Complex IV. The release of cytochrome c into the cytoplasm is associated with apoptosis.

Abbreviation: c

Reference: MiPNet09.12; Gnaiger 2002 Biochem Soc Trans



MitoPedia topics: Substrate and metabolite 

Application in HRR: storage and stock solution of c

c: Cytochrome c (from equine heart), Sigma C 7752, 50 mg, store at -20 °C; FW = 12384 Da.


Preparation of 4 mM cytochrome c solution (dissolved in H2O):
  1. Weigh 50 mg cytochrome c into a small glass beaker. Difficult to weigh, since the powder is electromagnetic.
  2. Add 1 mL H2O; c dissolves easily.
  3. Divide into 0.2 mL portions.
  4. Store at -20 °C.
Caution: Chemicals stored in the fridge or freezer should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening.
O2k manual titrations: MiPNet09.12 O2k-Titrations
  • Titration volume: 5 µL using a 25 µL syringe (2 mL O2k-chamber).
  • Final concentration: 10 µM.

Performance and data analysis

The mitochondrial preparation (homogenization, isolation, etc) is one of the key steps that determine the quality of our mitochondrial respiration assessments. During the isolation of the organelles or the permeabilization of the cells/fibers, we must ensure the integrity of the mitochondrial outer membrane. However, some of the techniques used like the disruption of the tissue for mitochondrial isolation or the permeabilization of the cells with digitonin could compromise its integrity. For this reason, the addition of cytochrome c is routinely used to test the outer membrane permeability and to evaluate the quality of our mitochondrial preparation. Therefore, the addition of cytochrome c will stimulate the respiration if the outer mitochondrial membrane has been altered.

Performance

It is expected to find stimulation in the respiration rate when we add cytochrome c, but the percentage of increase should be determined empirically because it is sample specific. For example, in the case of the permeabilized HEK 293 cells, it is well characterized that the cytochrome c has a minimum stimulatory effect in the OXPHOS respiration. However, in other preparations such as the muscle fibers from mice, it has been described a significant increase in the respiration. If there are no data available in the literature for our sample, we need to accumulate enough data and look for consistency.

Analysis

With the cytochrome c test we will:

  1. Determine the threshold of the percentage increase to decide if our mitochondrial preparation has good quality and outer membrane integrity.
  2. Estimate if the mitochondrial capacities before the addition of cytochrome c are underestimated. If there is a stimulatory effect, all the steps before in our protocol have to be considered underestimated.

Template:Keywords in DatLab performance and data analysis

SUITbrowser question: mt outer membrane integrity

The cytochrome c test is available at several SUIT protocols. The SUITbrowser shows which protocols contain this test, alongside answer other research questions.