Outer mitochondrial membrane

Outer mitochondrial membrane
Mitochondria structure :
1) Inner membrane
2) Outer membrane
3) Crista
4) Matrix

The outer mitochondrial membrane, which encloses the entire organelle, has a protein-to-phospholipid ratio similar to the eukaryotic plasma membrane (about 1:1 by weight). It contains numerous integral proteins called porins, which contain a relatively large internal channel (about 2-3 nm) that is permeable to all molecules of 5000 daltons or less. Larger molecules can only traverse the outer membrane by active transport through mitochondrial membrane transport proteins. The outer membrane also contains enzymes involved in such diverse activities as the elongation of fatty acids, oxidation of epinephrine (adrenaline), and the degradation of tryptophan.

See also

MITOL(mitochondrial ubiqutin ligase)is localized in the mitochondrial outer membrane.


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