Description
Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
IF1 influences mitochondrial function by regulating ATP synthase in response to changes in the cellular environment. Under conditions of low cellular energy IF1 stabilizes and prevents hydrolysis of ATP by binding to the F1 catalytic domain of the enzyme. This regulation helps to conserve ATP critical for maintaining cellular viability during stress. IF1 can also interact with other mitochondrial proteins to form complexes that influence energy homeostasis in the cell.
Pathways
IF1 integrates into pathways involved in cellular energy management including oxidative phosphorylation and ATP synthesis pathways. It interacts significantly with proteins such as the mitochondrial F1Fo-ATP synthase complex. By modulating ATP synthase activity IF1 ensures efficient ATP production and maintains mitochondrial membrane potential important for proper cell function.