A precise localization of cardiolipin in plant cells.

Cardiolipin and cytochrome aa3 contents of isolated plant cells (sycamore cells) and their purified mitochondria were measured. Since the cardiolipin/cytochrome aa3 ratio was the same in the intact cells and in the isolated mitochondria it was strongly suggested that cardiolipin is present only in the mitochondria. Furthermore, outer and inner mitochondria membranes of purified sycamore cells and mung bean hypocotyl mitochondria were separated and it was shown that cardiolipin is localized in the inner mitochondrial membrane.