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What are the applications of chemiosmosis?

Posted February 8, 2024


Answer

Chemiosmosis has important applications in drug discovery and bioenergetics research. 

  • Understanding chemiosmosis is critical for researchers involved in drug discovery. It holds special importance when targeting ATP production in diseases related to any type of dysfunction related to the mitochondria
  • In bioenergetics research, the study of chemiosmosis provides valuable insights into the production of cellular energy, leading to potential pathways related to therapeutic treatments. 
Additional resources

An update of the chemiosmotic theory as suggested by possible proton currents inside the coupling membrane

Cellular Processes

PhosphoWorks™ Fluorimetric ATP Assay Kit