[Inorganic pyrophosphate synthesis by the mitochondria of the yeast-like fungus Endomyces magnusii coupled with the work of the respiratory chain].

The synthesis of inorganic pyrophosphate by the mitochondria of Endomyces magnusii was found to be coupled with respiration. The mitochondria of E. magnusii can utilize the energy of the phosphoanhydride bond of inorganic pyrophosphate for the synthesis of ATP. The study with inhibitors suggests the participation of inorganic pyrophosphatase and ATPase in this process.