Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial

Synonyms

Membrane Potentials, Mitochondrial

Mitochondrial Membrane Potential

Mitochondrial Membrane Potentials

Potential, Mitochondrial Membrane

Potentials, Mitochondrial Membrane

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.