Cytochrome C

CAS 9007-43-6 Cytochrome C

Product Name:Cytochrome C

CAS NO.:9007-43-6

Molecular Formula:C42H52FeN8O6S2

Molecular Weight:884.8873

Purity:95%

Grade:Pharmaceutical Grade

Appearance:Red powder

Cytochrome c is a component of the electron transport chain in mitochondria. The heme group of cytochrome c accepts electrons from the bc1 complex and transfers electrons to the complex IV. Cytochrome c is also involved in initiation of apoptosis. Upon release of cytochrome c to the cytoplasm, the protein binds apoptotic protease activating factor-1 (Apaf-1).

Cytochrome c is suspected to be the functional complex in so called LLLT: Low-level laser therapy. In LLLT, red light and some near infra-red wavelengths penetrate tissue in order to increase cellular regeneration. Light of this wavelength appears capable of increasing activity of cytochrome c, thus increasing metabolic activity and freeing up more energy for the cells to repair the tissue.