Term Name: | mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I, peripheral segment |
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Synonyms: | NADH dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) complex, peripheral segment, NADH-Q oxidoreductase complex, peripheral segment |
Definition: | The peripheral segment of respiratory chain complex I located in the mitochondrion. Respiratory chain complex I is an enzyme of the respiratory chain, consisting of at least 34 polypeptide chains. The electrons of NADH enter the chain at this complex. The complete complex is L-shaped, with a horizontal arm lying in the membrane and a vertical arm that projects into the matrix. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042652] QuickGO AmiGO |