The F-type (ATP synthase) and the V-type (vacuolar or vesicular proton pump) ATPases, although having distinct subcellular locations and roles, exhibit marked similarities in subunit structure and mechanism. They are both composed of a ‘soluble’ complex (termed F₁ or V₁) and a membrane complex (F_o or V_o). Within each ATPase complex, the two individual sectors appear to function as connected opposing rotary motors, coupling catalysis of ATP synthesis or hydrolysis to proton transport. Both the F-type and V-type ATPases have been assigned enzyme commission number E.C. 3.6.3.14

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