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What is proton-motive force?

Posted February 8, 2024


Answer

Proton-motive force refers to the driving force that facilitates the movement of protons across a biological membrane across their concentration gradient from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.  

Additional resources

Use the protonmotive force: mitochondrial uncoupling and reactive oxygen species

Membrane Potential and Channels

Screen Quest™ Membrane Potential Assay Kit *Orange Fluorescence*