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Platelet + ('''Platelets''' or '''thrombocytes''' (PLT) are cell fragments derived from megakaryocytes with hemostatic function in the blood stream. PLT are anucleated but contain functioning mitochondria that play a critical role in PLT activation.)
Poicilotherms + ('''Poicilotherms''' are [[ectotherms]] whose body temperatures conform to the temperature of the milieu in a thermally variable environment.)
Redox poise + ('''Poise'''=A state of balance. '''Redox p … '''Poise'''=A state of balance. '''Redox poise''' in electron transport occurs when each electron-carrying intermediate is present in both its oxidized state and its reduced state, in order for that component both to accept and to donate electrons or hydrogen atoms. Redox poise is likely to be essential in the Q-cycle, where the plastosemiquinone participates in one-electron transfer with cytochrome ''b'', despite its tendency to transfer its single electron to oxygen, generating superoxide. When applied to noncyclic electron transport, ''redox poise'' indicates a position of optimal redox state where the activity of components are such that their effective redox potentials favor physiologically useful electron transfer. physiologically useful electron transfer.)
Polarographic oxygen sensor + ('''Polarographic oxygen sensors''' (POS) a … '''Polarographic oxygen sensors''' (POS) are operated with a polarization voltage between the cathode and anode, connected by an electrolyte. Cathode, anode and electrolyte are separated from the analyte by an oxygen-permeable membrane. Oxygen is reduced at the cathode such that the local oxygen concentration is maintained at zero, and diffuses along the concentration gradient from the stirred medium to the cathode, resulting in a linear calibration between oxygen partial pressure and electric current [Amp] (amperometric mode of operation). The [[OroboPOS]] is the POS applied in the [[Oroboros O2k]].[[Oroboros O2k]].)
Polyether ether ketone + ('''Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)''' is a s … '''Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)''' is a semicrystalline organic polymer thermoplastic, which is chemically very resistant, with excellent mechanical properties. PEEK is compatible with ultra-high vacuum applications, and its resistance against oxygen diffusion make it an ideal material for high-resolution respirometry ([[POS]] insulation; coating of stirrer bars; stoppers for closing the O2k-Chamber).rs; stoppers for closing the O2k-Chamber).)
Polyvinylidene fluoride + ('''Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)''' is a … '''Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)''' is a pure thermoplastic fluoropolymer, which is chemically very resistant, with excellent mechanical properties. ''It is used generally in applications requiring the highest purity, strength, and resistance to solvents, acids, bases and heat'' ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinylidene_fluoride Wikipedia]). PVDF is resistant against oxygen diffusion which makes it an ideal material for high-resolution respirometry (coating of stirrer bars; stoppers for closing the O2k-Chamber).rs; stoppers for closing the O2k-Chamber).)
Post-examination procedures + ('''Post-examination procedures''', in the … '''Post-examination procedures''', in the postanalytical phase, are processes following the examination including systematic review, formatting and interpretation, authorization for release, reporting and transmission of the results, and storage of samples of the examinations.nd storage of samples of the examinations.)
Potentiometry + ('''Potentiometry''' is the general term gi … '''Potentiometry''' is the general term given to the method of measuring the electric potential difference between two electrodes connected by an electrolytic solution. The potential of the reference electrode is constant. The other electrode is called the indicator electrode. If this is an ion-selective electrode which is in equilibrium with the solution, the measured electric potential difference is proportional to the (negative) logarithm of the activity of a specific ion in the solution. Examples are the pH glass electrode for measurement of pH, and the TPP+ electrode for measurement of pTPP and calculation of mt-membrane potential.ment of pTPP and calculation of mt-membrane potential.)
Power + ('''Power''' ''P'' [W = J·s-1< … '''Power''' ''P'' [W = J·s-1] is [[exergy]] per time, or [[force]] times [[flow]], which cannot be created internally yet is not conserved but is dissipated (''P'' < 0) in irreversible energy transformations at constant temperature and (barometric) pressure, ''T'',''p''. Metabolic power and heat flux of irreversible processes are distinguished as the time rate of Gibbs energy and enthalpy changes, respectively. rate of Gibbs energy and enthalpy changes, respectively.)
Pre-examination procedures + ('''Pre-examination procedures''', in the p … '''Pre-examination procedures''', in the preanalytical phase, are steps starting, in chronological order, from the clinician’s request and including the examination requisition, preparation of the patient, collection of the primary sample, and transportation to and within the laboratory, and ending when the analytical examination procedure begins.e analytical examination procedure begins.)
PrePubMed + ('''PrePubMed''' indexes preprints from [[ArXiv preprint server |arXiv q-bio]] … '''PrePubMed''' indexes preprints from [[ArXiv preprint server |arXiv q-bio]], [[PeerJ Preprints 'pre-print' area of PeerJ |PeerJ Preprints]], [[BioRxiv preprint server for biology |bioRxiv]], [[F1000Research]], [[Preprints multidisciplinary preprint platform |preprints.org]], The Winnower, Nature Precedings, and Wellcome Open Research. Articles are not stored on PrePubMed, but you will be linked to the article at the respective site.ked to the article at the respective site.)
Precision + ('''Precision of measurement''' is the clos … '''Precision of measurement''' is the closeness of agreement between independent results of measurements obtained under stipulated conditions [SOURCE: ISO 3534-1:1993, 3.14]. Precision of measurement cannot be given a numerical value in terms of the [[measurand]], only descriptions such as 'sufficient' or 'insufficient' for a stated purpose. The degree of precision is usually expressed numerically by the statistical measures of imprecision of measurements, such as standard deviation and coefficient of variation, that are inversely related to precision. "Precision" of a given measurement procedure is subdivided according to the specified precision conditions. "[[Repeatability]]" relates to essentially unchanged conditions and is often termed "withinserial" or "within-run precision". "[[Reproducibility]]" relates to changes in conditions, e.g. time, different laboratories, operators, and measuring systems (including different calibrations and reagent batches).fferent calibrations and reagent batches).)
Preparation of SUIT chemicals + ('''Preparation of SUIT chemicals''' describes the preparation of chemicals used in Substrate-Uncoupler-Inhibitor Ttitration (SUIT) protocols.)
Preprints multidisciplinary preprint platform + ('''Preprints''' is a platform dedicated to … '''Preprints''' is a platform dedicated to making early versions of research outputs permanently available and citable. We post original research articles and comprehensive reviews, and papers can be updated by authors at any time. Content on ''Preprints'' is not peer-reviewed and can receive feedback from readers. ''Preprints'' focuses on original research articles and comprehensive reviews. Editorials, discussion papers, and commentary are usually not suitable. Preprints is fully owned and funded by MDPI, an open access journal publisher. It is run on a non-profit basis. You do not need to submit to an MDPI journal in order to post a preprint here, any work is welcome. If you do submit to an MDPI journal, you will be invited to submit to Preprints.org during the submission process. ''Preprints'' has the following features: ''Multidisciplinary'': We cover all research disciplines. ''Open access'': All preprints are posted with a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring that authors retain copyright and receive credit for their work, while allowing anyone to read and reuse their work. '' Citation via Crossref DOI'': Each preprint has a unique digital object identifier issued by Crossref. This makes them instantly citable and provides a permanent link to the article, even if the URL on our platform changes. New versions of preprints receive a different DOI. ''Comment on any article'': Authors can receive public or private feedback from readers directly from the preprint abstract page. ''Simple submission process'': Submitting a preprint only requires basic information, our team of editors will do the rest and post your preprint as soon as possible. MDPI.com is a platform for peer-reviewed, scientific open-access journals operated by MDPI, based in Basel, Switzerland (since 1996). MDPI is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics ([https://publicationethics.org/ COPE]). To verify the originality of content submitted to our journals, we use [http://www.ithenticate.com/ iThenticate] to check submissions against previous publications. MDPI works with [https://publons.com/about/home/ Publons] to provide reviewers with credit for their work.vide reviewers with credit for their work.)
Pressure + ('''Pressure''' is a fundamental quantity e … '''Pressure''' is a fundamental quantity expressing energy per volume. The SI unit of pressure is generally pascal [Pa] = [J·m-3]. The term 'stress' (mechanical stress) is used as a synonym for pressure ([[Bureau International des Poids et Mesures 2019 The International System of Units (SI) |SI]]). Pressure is known in physics as mechanical pressure, which is force per area, ''p'' = ''F''·''A''-1 [Pa] = [N·m-2]. In physical chemistry, gas pressure is defined as ''p'' = ''n''·''V''-1·''RT'', where the [[concentration]] is ''c'' = ''n''·''V''-1 [mol·m-3], ''R'' is the [[gas constant]], and ''T'' is the absolute temperature, and ''RT'' is expressed in units of chemical force [J·mol-1]. van't Hoff's osmotic pressure assumes the same form applied to dissolved substances diffusing across a semipermeable membrane, but concentrations should be replaced by [[activity |activities]]. The activity of dissolved gases is expressed by the [[partial pressure]], where the [[solubility]] can be seen as an activity coefficient. Pressure appears explicitely or implicitely in all chapters of physics and physical chemistry. In contrast to the universal counterparts energy and force, however, the general connections between various isomorphic expressions of pressure remain poorly understood: Pressure is the concentration of the [[force]] at the point of [[action]]. More generally, pressure is the force times concentration at the interphase of interaction.]]. More generally, pressure is the force times concentration at the interphase of interaction.)
Temperature plot empty + ('''Problem:''' Layout "01 Calibration Exp. … '''Problem:''' Layout "01 Calibration Exp. Gr3-Temp" is selected, a third plot is displayed on the screen but it remains empty (no plot is shown). Newer versions of [[DatLab]] include pre-installed layouts which do not recognize some channel designations from older O2k series.hannel designations from older O2k series.)
Proficiency test + ('''Proficiency testing''' PT is an evaluat … '''Proficiency testing''' PT is an evaluation of participant performance against pre-established criteria by means of interlaboratory comparisons. Some PT providers in the medical area use the term “External Quality Assessment (EQA)” for their proficiency testing schemes, or for their broader programmes, or both. Internal PT strategies may be implemented into laboratory science as practical steps towards PT to achieve reproducibility.eps towards PT to achieve reproducibility.)
Proline dehydrogenase + ('''Proline dehydrogenase''' (ProDH), L-pro … '''Proline dehydrogenase''' (ProDH), L-proline:quinone oxidoreductase, is located on the inner side of the [[mtIM]], oxidizing [[proline]] to delta-1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate, with reduction of FAD to FADH2 and direct entry into the [[Q-junction]], exerting an additive effect of convergent pathways. ProDH is widely distributed in a variety of organisms, is a source of ROS, and may play a role in carcinogenesis. source of ROS, and may play a role in carcinogenesis.)
Proton slip + ('''Proton slip''' is a property of the pro … '''Proton slip''' is a property of the proton pumps (Complexes CI, CIII, and CIV) when the [[proton]] slips back to the matrix side within the proton pumping process. Slip is different from the [[proton leak]], which depends on Δ''p'' and is a property of the inner mt-membrane (including the boundaries between membrane-spanning proteins and the lipid phase). Slip is an uncoupling process that depends mainly on flux and contributes to a reduction in the [[biochemical coupling efficiency]] of ATP production and oxygen consumption. Together with proton leak and cation cycling, proton slip is compensated for by [[LEAK respiration]] or LEAK oxygen flux, ''L''. Compare: [[Proton leak]].[Proton leak]].)
PubMed + ('''PubMed''' is a free search tool for articles in the life sciences field.)
Publication efficiency + ('''Publication efficiency''' is the fracti … '''Publication efficiency''' is the fraction ''F''r,a/p of reproducible publications ''N''r which are among the number ''N''a of publications that receive attention and meaningful interpretation, per total count ''N''p of all published communications. Publication efficiency ''F''r,a/p = ''F''r/p·''F''a/p is low due to (''1'') the reproducibility crisis expressed as low reproducibility efficiency ''F''r/p = ''N''r/''N''p, and (''2'') the inflation crisis expressed as low attention efficiency ''F''a/p = ''N''a/''N''p. Estimates of these partial efficiencies vary from field to field. With ''F''r/p=0.15 and ''F''a/p=0.05, the current publication efficiency is as low as 0.0075, or only 0.75 % of all presently published communictions are reproducible and receive attention and meaningful interpretation. Reduction of the number of irreproducible zero-value publications is the most effective measure to reduce the paper mass excess (PME) in the reproducibility-inflation (R&I)-crisis. Several regulatory mechanisms for improvement are practically ignored although theoretically available.ons is the most effective measure to reduce the paper mass excess (PME) in the reproducibility-inflation (R&I)-crisis. Several regulatory mechanisms for improvement are practically ignored although theoretically available.)
Pyruvate carboxylase + ('''Pyruvate carboxylase''' synthesizes [[oxaloacetate]] … '''Pyruvate carboxylase''' synthesizes [[oxaloacetate]] from [[pyruvate]] and CO2 as an [[anaplerosis |anaplerotic reaction]] in the mitochondrial matrix of the liver and kidney of higher animals, representing an alternative to the [[malic enzyme]] pathway to oxaloacetate or the [[phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase]] reaction (compare glyoxylate cycle in plants and microorganisms). Carboxylation of pyruvate to oxaloacetate requires Mg-ATP. Acetyl CoA is a strong positive modulator. PC can form pyruvate from oxaloacetate to remove an excess of oxaloacetate which inhibits succinate dehydrogenase.f oxaloacetate which inhibits succinate dehydrogenase.)
Pyruvate dehydrogenase + ('''Pyruvate dehydrogenase''' is the first … '''Pyruvate dehydrogenase''' is the first component enzyme of the [[pyruvate dehydrogenase complex]], which catalyzes oxidative decarboxylation of [[pyruvate]] in the mt-matrix, and yields [[acetyl-CoA]]. PDH is known as the mitochondrial gatekeeper in the core energy pathway of electron flow into the tricarboxylic acid cycle.on flow into the tricarboxylic acid cycle.)
Q calibration - DatLab + ('''Q calibration''')
Q-cycle + ('''Q-cycle''' refers to the sequential oxi … '''Q-cycle''' refers to the sequential oxidation and reduction of the electron carrier Coenzyme Q (CoQ or [[ubiquinone]]) in mitochondria or plastoquinones in the photosynthetic system. Originally, the concept of the Q-cycle was proposed by [[Mitchell P|Peter D Mitchell]]. Following several modifications, the Q-cycle is established, describing how [[CIII]] translocates hydrogen ions against the protonmotive force. The reduced CoQ ([[quinol |ubiquinol]] QH2) binds to the Qo site of CIII, while the oxidized CoQ ([[ubiquinone]] Q) to the Qi site of CIII. First, QH2 reduces the iron-sulfur protein and feeds cytochrome ''c''1 with one electron. The other electron is transferred to the ''b''L heme and reduces the ''b''H heme, which transfers the electron to ubiquinone at the Qi-site which is reduced to a [[semiquinone]]. A second QH2 is required to fully reduce semiquinone to ubiquinol. At the end of the Q-cycle, four protons leave the mt-matrix and enter the intermembrane space, and the reduced cytochrome ''c'' transfers electrons to CIV. The ubiquinol generated at the Qi-site can be reused by binding to the Qo-site of CIII.chrome ''c'' transfers electrons to CIV. The ubiquinol generated at the Qi-site can be reused by binding to the Qo-site of CIII.)

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Quenching + ('''Quenching''' is the name given to any p … '''Quenching''' is the name given to any process that reduces [[fluorescence]] intensity. Molecular oxygen is a [[fluorescence]] and [[phosphorescence]] quencher for some substances – a phenomenon that has been made use of in constructing optical probes for measuring oxygen.cting optical probes for measuring oxygen.)
Quinol + ('''Quinol''' is a class of ''reduced'' org … '''Quinol''' is a class of ''reduced'' organic compounds derived from quinone (oxidized form) by two-electron and two-proton reduction. In the mitochondrial electron transfer system, ubiquinol or reduced [[coenzyme Q]] can be found, while in the photosynthetic systems plastoquinols (particularly PQ9) are common. These redox compounds exist in three different redox states: [[quinone]] (oxidized), quinol (reduced), and an intermediate [[semiquinone]].[[semiquinone]].)
Quinone + ('''Quinone''' is a class of ''oxidized'' o … '''Quinone''' is a class of ''oxidized'' organic compounds with a fully conjugated cyclic dione structure derived from aromatic compounds. [[Ubiquinone]] or coenzmye Q is the naturally occurring quinone in the mitochondrial [[ETS]], while in the photosynthetic system plastoquinones are common. The quinone is reduced either to an unstable semiquinone by one hydrogen atom or to a quinol by two electrons and two protons.a quinol by two electrons and two protons.)
Rapamycin + ('''Rapamycin''' is an inhibitor of the mam … '''Rapamycin''' is an inhibitor of the mammalian/mechanistic target of rapamycin, complex 1 (mTORC1). Rapamycin induces autophagy and dyscouples mitochondrial respiration. Rapamycin delays senescence in human cells, and extends lifespan in mice without detrimental effects on mitochondrial fitness in skeletal muscle. mitochondrial fitness in skeletal muscle.)
Reactive nitrogen species + ('''Reactive nitrogen species''', RNS, are nitric oxide-derived oxidants. The main source of RNS is [[nitric oxide]] (NO•). NO• plays an important role in cell signaling and in oxidative-nitrosative stress.)
Reactive oxygen species + ('''Reactive oxygen species''', ROS, are mo … '''Reactive oxygen species''', ROS, are molecules derived from molecular [[oxygen]], including free oxygen radicals, which are more reactive than O2. Physiologically and pathologically important ROS include [[superoxide]], the [[hydroxyl radical]] and [[hydroxide ion]], [[hydrogen peroxide]] and other [[peroxides]]. These are important in cell signalling, oxidative defence mechanisms and [[oxidative stress]].[[oxidative stress]].)
Reference material + ('''Reference material''' (RM) is material … '''Reference material''' (RM) is material or substance one or more of whose property values are sufficiently homogeneous and well established to be used for the calibration of an apparatus, the assessment of a measurement procedure, or for assigning values to materials (adapted from VIM: 1993, 6.13). The adjective 'homogeneous' refers to the physical homogeneity between macroscopic parts of the material, not to any microheterogeneity between molecules of the analyte.'''Primary reference material''' is reference material having the highest metrological qualities and whose value is determined by means of a primary reference measurement procedure. The concept "primary calibrator" is subordinate to "calibrator" (see 3.7) and to "primary reference material". 3.7) and to "primary reference material".)
References in BEC https-format + ('''References in BEC https-format''' show … '''References in BEC https-format''' show (''1'') the list of authors, (''2'') the year of publication in parentheses, (''3'') the title of the publication, and (''4'') the https://doi.org/ link. Removing all the unnecessary detail of journal name and pages, the focus is on authors, year, and title of the reference, which is a concept in line with [[DORA]]. The https-link then does the full job. In exceptional cases when there is no such link, the following formats would apply: a https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ link, a link directly to an Open Access pdf, or the old conventional format for the reference. Scientific journals apply ''yesterday's concepts'' in the various formats of references with bewildering abbreviations of journals, volumes, issues, page numbers. We can do ''today's job'' much better using the BEC https-format: # Arese Lucini F, Morone F, Tomassone MS, Makse HA (2021) Diversity increases the stability of ecosystems. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228692# Begley CG, Ioannidis JPA (2015) Reproducibility in science: improving the standard for basic and preclinical research. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.114.303819. # Buranyi S (2017) Is the staggeringly profitable business of scientific publishing bad for science? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jun/27/profitable-business-scientific-publishing-bad-for-science # Cardoso LHD, Doerrier C, Gnaiger E (2021) Magnesium Green for fluorometric measurement of ATP production does not interfere with mitochondrial respiration. https://doi.org/10.26124/bec:2021-0001 # Day S, Rennie S, Luo D, Tucker JD (2020) Open to the public: paywalls and the public rationale for open access medical research publishing. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-020-0182-y# Gnaiger E (2001) Bioenergetics at low oxygen: dependence of respiration and phosphorylation on oxygen and adenosine diphosphate supply. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0034-5687(01)00307-3 # ….Compare with a conventional reference format in: Gnaiger E (2021) Beyond counting papers – a mission and vision for scientific publication. https://doi.org/10.26124/bec:2021-0005ic publication. https://doi.org/10.26124/bec:2021-0005)
Reliability + ('''Reliability''' relates the magnitude of … '''Reliability''' relates the magnitude of the measurement error in observed measurements (i.e., precision or intermediate precision) to the inherent variability in the ‘error-free’, ‘true’, or underlying level of the quantity between subjects. The value of the reliability takes a value between 0 and 1. When the variability value is zero, indicates that all the variability in the measurements is due to measurement error. And, on the contrary, when the value is 1 indicates that there is a zero error in the measurement error. It is also known as the intraclass correlation, as it equals the correlation between any two measurements made on the same subject.two measurements made on the same subject.)
Repetitions + ('''Repetitions''' of an [[experiment]] … '''Repetitions''' of an [[experiment]] or [[assay]] are designed to obtain statistical information on the methodological [[precision]] of the measurements. A number of repetitions, ''n'', of measurements are performed on the same sample, applying an identical experimental protocol to subsamples, without providing any information on variability between samples.nformation on variability between samples.)
Replica + ('''Replica''' are designed in scientific [[study |studies]] … '''Replica''' are designed in scientific [[study |studies]] to evaluate the effect of uncontrolled variability on a result obtained from an [[experiment]] on a single [[sample]], to describe the variability and distribution of experimental results, and to obtain statistical information such as the median or average for a defined [[sample size]]. It may be useful to make a terminological distinction between ''replica'' of experiments, ''N'', designed to obtain statistical information on the [[population]], and ''[[repetitions]]'' of [[experiment]]s or [[assay]]s, ''n'', designed to obtain statistical information on the methodological [[precision]] of the measurements. The terms [[study]], [[experiment]] and [[assay]] have to be defined carefully in this context.e to be defined carefully in this context.)
Research + ('''Research''' is a term composed of '''se … '''Research''' is a term composed of '''search''' and '''re'''. What does this tell us? The best comparison of the English with a German word is ''Untersuchung'', composed of ''suchung'' (search) and ''unter'' (below). The term ''search'' (suchen) is straightforward to understand and comparable in both languages. The prefix ''re'' and ''unter'' are more difficult to reconcile, yet in both languages these perfixes reveal complementary if not nearly identical messages. ''re'' means {''Quote''} back to the original place; again, anew, once more {''end of Quote''} [1], whereas ''unter'' means ''below'' or ''underneath''. Re-search, therefore, is not simply the search or investigation of some topic or problem, it means essentially doing the search again and again (re -> re-producibility) and penetrating ''below'' a simple search by reaching out for an underlying level of the search. The ''re'' in re-search and re-producibility has to be extended ultimately from a single re-search group to inter-laboratory re-investigation. This tells us, therefore, that while ''search'' is valuable, ''re-search'' provides the necessary validation. This re-evaluation of confirmative re-search should be re-cognized as the most important strategy to address the [[reproducibility crisis]].[[reproducibility crisis]].)
Resorufin + ('''Resorufin''' is a fluorescence probe us … '''Resorufin''' is a fluorescence probe used in various biological assays. Among others, it is the product obtained in the [[Horseradish_peroxidase| Horseradish peroxidase]]-catalyzed assay using [[Amplex_red| Amplex Red]] for the measurement of [[Hydrogen_peroxide| H2O2]] production.[[Hydrogen_peroxide| H2O2]] production.)
Respiratory complexes + ('''Respiratory Complexes''' are membrane-bound enzymes consisting of several subunits which are involved in energy transduction of the respiratory system. [[Respiratory Complexes#Respiratory Complexes - more than five |» '''MiPNet article''']])
Respiratory state + ('''Respiratory states''' of [[mitochondrial preparations]] … '''Respiratory states''' of [[mitochondrial preparations]] and [[living cells]] are defined in the current literature in many ways and with a diversity of terms. Mitochondrial respiratory states must be defined in terms of both, the [[coupling-control state]] and the [[electron-transfer-pathway state]].[[electron-transfer-pathway state]].)
Respirometry + ('''Respirometry''' is the quantitative mea … '''Respirometry''' is the quantitative measurement of respiration. ''Respiration is therefore a combustion, a very slow one to be precise'' (Lavoisier and Laplace 1783). Thus the ''basic idea of using calorimetry to explore the ''sources'' and ''dynamics'' of heat changes were present in the origins of bioenergetics'' ([[Gnaiger_1983_J Exp Zool|Gnaiger 1983]]). Respirometry provides an ''indirect'' calorimetric approach to the measurement of metabolic heat changes, by measuring oxygen uptake (and carbon dioxide production and nitrogen excretion in the form of ammonia, urea, or uric acid) and converting the oxygen consumed into an [[enthalpy]] change, using the [[oxycaloric equivalent]]. Liebig (1842) showed that the substrate of oxidative respiration was protein, carbohydrates, and fat. ''The sum of these chemical changes of materials under the influence of living cells is known as [[metabolism]]'' (Lusk 1928). The amount (volume STP) of carbon dioxide expired to the amount (volume STP) of oxygen inspired simultaneously is the respiratory quotient, which is 1.0 for the combustion of carbohydrate, but less for lipid and protein. Voit (1901) summarized early respirometric studies carried out by the ''Munich school'' on patients and healthy controls, concluding that ''the metabolism in the body was not proportional to the combustibility of the substances outside the body, but that protein, which burns with difficulty outside, metabolizes with the greatest ease, then carbohydrates, while fats, which readily burns outside, is the most difficultly combustible in the organism.'' Extending these conclusions on the ''sources'' of metabolic heat changes, the corresponding ''dynamics'' or respiratory control was summarized (Lusk 1928): ''The absorption of oxygen does not cause metabolism, but rather the amount of the metabolism determines the amount of oxygen to be absorbed. .. metabolism regulates the respiration.''.. metabolism regulates the respiration.'')
Resting metabolic rate + ('''Resting respiration''' or '''resting me … '''Resting respiration''' or '''resting metabolic rate''' (RMR) is measured under standard conditions of an 8–12-h fast and a 12-h abstinence from exercise. In an exemplary study ([[Haugen 2003 Am J Clin Nutr]]), "subjects rested quietly in the supine position in an isolated room with the temperature controlled to 21–24° C. RMR was measured for 15–20 min. Criteria for a valid RMR was a minimum of 15 min of steady state, determined as a <10% fluctuation in oxygen consumption and <5% fluctuation in respiratory quotient". The main difference between RMR and BMR ([[basal metabolic rate]]) is the position of the subject during measurement. Resting metabolic rate is the largest component of the daily energy budget in most human societies and increases with physical training state ([[Speakman 2003 Proc Nutr Soc]]).man 2003 Proc Nutr Soc]]).)
Resveratrol + ('''Resveratrol''' is a natural bioactive phenol prouced by several plants with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Dietary intake as nutraceutical is discussed for targeting mitochondria with a wide spectrum of action in degenerative diseases.)
Risk management + ('''Risk management''' is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks.)
Rotenone + ('''Rotenone''' is an inhibitor of [[Complex I]] (CI) and thus inhibits NADH oxidation. It inhibits the transfer of electrons from iron-sulfur clusters in CI to ubiquinone via binding to the ubiquinone binding site of CI. See also [[Succinate pathway]].)
Ruthenium red + ('''Ruthenium red''' (synonym: ammoniated r … '''Ruthenium red''' (synonym: ammoniated ruthenium oxychloride) inhibits the mitochondrial Ca2+ uniporter. However, in addition it has been shown to interact with and inhibit a large number of other proteins, including ion channels particularly of the Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid (TRPV) family [1], Ca2+-ATPases, and, importantly, the voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC) [2]. and, importantly, the voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC) [2].)
SF6847 + ('''SF6847''' (C18H& … '''SF6847''' (C18H22N2O), also known as tyrphostin A9 or malonoben, is a protonophore and a very potent [[uncoupler]] of [[oxidative phosphorylation]], being used in the nM range. Like all uncouplers, SF6847 concentrations must be titrated carefully to evaluate the [[Uncoupler#Optimum_uncoupler_concentration|optimum concentration]] for maximum stimulation of mitochondrial respiration, particularly to avoid inhibition of respiration at higher concentrations.ion, particularly to avoid inhibition of respiration at higher concentrations.)
SGp-pathway control state + ('''SGp''': [[Succinate]] & [[Glycerophosphate]]. '''MitoPathway control state:''' SGp; obtained with OctPGMSGp(Rot) '''SUIT protocol:''' [[SUIT-001]] and ((SUIT-002)
SUIT + ('''SUIT''' is the abbreviation for '''S''' … '''SUIT''' is the abbreviation for '''S'''ubstrate-'''U'''ncoupler-'''I'''nhibitor '''T'''itration. SUIT protocols are used with mt-preparations to study respiratory control in a sequence of coupling and pathway control states induced by multiple titrations within a single experimental assay. These studies use biological samples economically to gain maximum information with a minimum amount of cells or tissue. with a minimum amount of cells or tissue.)
Safranin + ('''Safranin''' is one of the most establis … '''Safranin''' is one of the most established dyes for measuring [[mitochondrial membrane potential]] by [[fluorometry]]. It is an [[extrinsic fluorophores |extrinsic fluorophore]] with an excitation wavelength of 495 nm and emission wavelength of 587 nm. Safranin is a potent inhibitor of [[NADH electron transfer-pathway state |N-linked respiration]] and of the [[phosphorylation system]].''Synonyms:'' Safranin O, Safranin Y, Safranin T, Gossypimine, Cotton Red, Basic Red2nin T, Gossypimine, Cotton Red, Basic Red2)