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Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial
Tree Number(s)
G03.295.770.500
G04.580.550
G07.265.675.550
Unique ID
D053078
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053078
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Delta Psi M
DeltaPsi M
DeltapsiM
Mitochondrial Membrane Potential
Mitochondrial Transmembrane Potential
Previous Indexing
Membrane Potentials (1974-2006)
Mitochondria (1974-2006)
Public MeSH Note
2007
History Note
2007
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2019/05/30
Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial Preferred
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