Mitochondrial complex V expression and activity in cystinotic fibroblasts

Martijn J. Wilmer, Lambertus P. Van Den Heuvel, Richard J. Rodenburg, Rutger O. Vogel, Leo G. Nijtmans, Leo A. Monnens, Elena N. Levtchenko

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Abstract

Alterations in ATP metabolism have been proposed to be involved in the pathogenesis of cystinosis, the most common form of inherited Fanconi syndrome. A recent study showed normal activity of respiratory chain complexes I-IV with decreased ATP levels in cystinotic fibroblasts. Here, we show normal complex V expression and activity in mitochondria of cystinotic fibroblasts. This indicates that alterations in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation enzymes are not responsible for ATP decrease in cystinotic fibroblasts.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)495-497
Number of pages3
JournalPediatric Research
Volume64
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2008
Externally publishedYes

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