Phenomena and Processes [G] » Metabolism [G03] » Energy Metabolism » Proton-Motive Force » Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Cell Physiological Phenomena [G04] » Membrane Potentials » Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physiological Phenomena [G07] » Electrophysiological Phenomena » Membrane Potentials » Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial
Description
The voltage difference, normally maintained at approximately -180mV, across the INNER MITOCHONDRIAL MEMBRANE, by a net movement of positive charge across the membrane. It is a major component of the PROTON MOTIVE FORCE in MITOCHONDRIA used to drive the synthesis of ATP. MeSH
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