By using crude extract from yeast, Welch and Scopes were able to establish the glycolytic cycle and consequent ethanol production in cell free system. Later it was found that mitochondrial integrity is a must for such cell free glycolytic pathways.
As a ready reference I am sharing that historical Welch and Scopes paper with some other relevant literature.
By using crude extract from yeast, Welch and Scopes were able to establish the glycolytic cycle and consequent ethanol production in cell free system. Later it was found that mitochondrial integrity is a must for such cell free glycolytic pathways.
As a ready reference I am sharing that historical Welch and Scopes paper with some other relevant literature.
Sonication could damage mitochondrial integrity. For further reading about isolation of mitochondria I would suggest reading the attached articles by Mosala et al.