Cytochrome C Oxidase
links: Enzyme reference: https://lifegivingstore.com/ray-peat-on-red-light/ 6-22-2021
Cytochrome C Oxidase #
- Final enzyme of Electron Transport Chain. >95% of inhaled oxygen undergoes the reaction of $\ce{O2 + 4e^- + 4H^+ -> 2H2O}$.
- “Cytochrome C oxidase is one of the enzymes damaged by stress and by blue light, and activated or restored by Red Light, thyroid, and progesterone. It’s a Copper enzyme, so it’s likely to be damaged by excess iron. It is most active when it is associated with…Cardiolipin, that contains saturated Palmitic Acid; the substitution of PUFA lowers its activity. Mitochonrial function in general is poisoned by the unsaturated fats, especially Arachidonic Acid and DHA.” – Ray Peat
- Its subunits are denoted Cox; do not confuse this with COX.