ATPsyntaasientsyymin

ATP synthase is a crucial enzyme complex found in the inner mitochondrial membrane and chloroplast membranes of eukaryotic cells and cyanobacteria. Its primary function is to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of cells, through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. ATP synthase consists of two main parts: the F1 portion, which is embedded in the membrane, and the F0 portion, which protrudes into the intermembrane space. The F1 portion contains five different subunits, while the F0 portion contains three. The enzyme works by using the energy from a proton gradient across the membrane to drive the synthesis of ATP from adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate (Pi). This process involves a series of conformational changes in the enzyme, which allow it to catalyze the formation of ATP. ATP synthase is essential for cellular metabolism and plays a key role in energy production and storage. Its structure and function have been extensively studied, and it is a target for various drugs and therapies aimed at treating metabolic disorders and cancer.