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Block temperature + (The '''block temperature''' of the [[Oroboros O2k]] is the continuously measured temperature of the copper block, housing the two glass chambers of the O2k. The block temperature is recorded by [[DatLab]] as one of the O2k system channels.)
Body mass excess + (The '''body mass excess''', BME, is an ind … The '''body mass excess''', BME, is an index of obesity and as such BME is a lifestyle metric. The BME is a measure of the extent to which your actual [[body mass]], ''M'' [kg/x], deviates from ''M''° [kg/x], which is the reference body mass [kg] per individual [x] without excess body fat in the [[healthy reference population]], HRP. A balanced BME is BME° = 0.0 with a band width of -0.1 towards underweight and +0.2 towards overweight. The BME is linearly related to the [[body fat excess]].body fat excess]].)
Body mass index + (The '''body mass index''', BMI, is the rat … The '''body mass index''', BMI, is the ratio of body mass to height squared (BMI=''M''·''H''-2), recommended by the WHO as a general indicator of underweight (BMI<18.5 kg·m-2), overweight (BMI>25 kg·m-2) and obesity (BMI>30 kg·m-2). Keys et al (1972; see 2014) emphasized that 'the prime criterion must be the relative independence of the index from height'. It is exactly the dependence of the BMI on height - from children to adults, women to men, Caucasians to Asians -, which requires adjustments of BMI-cutoff points. This deficiency is resolved by the [[body mass excess]] relative to the [[healthy reference population]].althy reference population]].)
Body mass + (The '''body mass''' ''M'' is the mass ([[kilogram]] … The '''body mass''' ''M'' is the mass ([[kilogram]] [kg]) of an individual (object) [x] and is expressed in units [kg/x]. Whereas the body weight changes as a function of gravitational force (you are weightless at zero gravity; your floating weight in water is different from your weight in air), your mass is independent of gravitational force, and it is the same in air and water.orce, and it is the same in air and water.)
Bound energy + (The '''bound energy''' change in a closed … The '''bound energy''' change in a closed system is that part of the ''total'' [[energy]] change that is always bound to an exchange of [[heat]], d''B'' = d''U'' - d''A'' [Eq. 1] ∆''B'' = ∆''H'' - ∆''G'' [Eq. 2]The ''free'' energy change (Helmoltz or Gibbs; d''A'' or d''G'') is the ''total'' energy change (total inner energy or enthalpy, d''U'' or d''H'') of a system minus the ''bound'' energy change.Therefore, if a process occurs at [[equilibrium]], when d''G'' = 0 (at constant gas pressure), then d''H'' = d''B'', and at de''W'' = 0 (d''H'' = de''Q'' + de''W''; see [[energy]]) we obtain the definition of the bound energy as the heat change taking place in an equilibrium process (eq), d''B'' = ''T''∙d''S'' = de''Q''eq [Eq. 3]rocess (eq), d''B'' = ''T''∙d''S'' = de''Q''eq [Eq. 3])
Cell count and normalization in HRR + (The '''cell count''' ''N''ce< … The '''cell count''' ''N''ce is the number of cells, expressed in the abstract [[unit]] [x] (1 Mx = 106 x). The ''elementary entity'' cell ''U''ce [x] is the real unit, the 'single individual cell'. A cell count is the multitude or number ''N'' of cells, ''N''ce = ''N''·''U''ce ([[Gnaiger MitoFit Preprints 2020.4]]). Normalization of respiratory rate by cell count yields oxygen [[flow]] ''I''O2 expressed in units [amol·s-1·x-1] (=10-18 mol·s-1·x-1).gt; expressed in units [amol·s-1·x-1] (=10-18 mol·s-1·x-1).)
Chamber volume + (The '''chamber volume''' of the O2k is 2.0 … The '''chamber volume''' of the O2k is 2.0 mL or 0.5 mL of aqueous medium with or without sample, excluding the volume of the stirrer and the volume of the capillary of the stopper (see: [[Cell count and normalization in HRR]]). A modular extension of the O2k, the [[O2k-sV-Module]], was specifically developed to perform high-resolution respirometry with reduced amounts of biological sample, and all components necessary for the smaller operation volume of 0.5 mL.or the smaller operation volume of 0.5 mL.)
Charge number + (The '''charge number''' of an ion ''X'' or … The '''charge number''' of an ion ''X'' or electrochemical reaction with unit stoichiometric number of ''X'' is the [[particle charge]] [C·x-1] divided by the [[elementary charge]] [C·x-1]. The particle charge ''Q''''N''''X'' is the charge per count of ions ''X'' or per ion ''X'' transferred in the reaction as defined in the reaction equation.ns ''X'' or per ion ''X'' transferred in the reaction as defined in the reaction equation.)
Chemical potential + (The '''chemical potential''' of a substanc … The '''chemical potential''' of a substance B, ''µ''B [J/mol], is the partial derivative of Gibbs energy, ''G'' [J], per amount of B, ''n''B [mol], at constant temperature, pressure, and composition other than that of B, ''µ''B = (∂''G''/∂''n''B)''T'',''p'',''nj''≠BThe chemical potential of a [[solute]] in solution is the sum of the standard chemical potential under defined standard conditions and a concentration ([[activity]])-dependent term, ''µ''B = ''µ''B° + ''RT'' ln(''a''B)The standard state for the solute is refered to ideal behaviour at standard concentration, ''c''° = 1 mol/L, exhibiting infinitely diluted solution behaviour [1]. ''µ''B° equals the standard molar Gibbs energy of formation, Δf''G''B° [kJ·mol-1]. The formation process of B is the transformation of the pure constituent elements to one mole of substance B, with all substances in their standard state (the most stable form of the element at 100 kPa (1 bar) at the specified temperature) [2].on of the pure constituent elements to one mole of substance B, with all substances in their standard state (the most stable form of the element at 100 kPa (1 bar) at the specified temperature) [2].)
Comparison of respirometric methods + (The '''comparison of respirometric methods''' provides the basis to evaluate different instrumental platforms and different [[mitochondrial preparations]], as a guide to select the best approach and to critically evaluate published results.)
Critical oxygen pressure + (The '''critical oxygen pressure''', ''p''& … The '''critical oxygen pressure''', ''p''c, is defined as the partial oxygen pressure, ''p''O2, below which [[aerobic]] catabolism (respiration or oxygen consumption) declines significantly. If [[anaerobic]] catabolism is activated simultaneously to compensate for lower aerobic ATP generation, then the '''[[limiting oxygen pressure]]''', ''p''l, is equal to the ''p''c. In many cases, however, the ''p''l is substantially lower than the ''p''c.y cases, however, the ''p''l is substantially lower than the ''p''c.)
Cytochrome c control efficiency + (The '''cytochrome ''c'' control efficiency … The '''cytochrome ''c'' control efficiency''' expresses the control of respiration by externally added [[cytochrome c | cytochrome ''c'']], c, as a fractional change of flux from substrate state CHNO to CHNOc. These fluxes are corrected for ''Rox'' and may be measured in the OXPHOS state or ET state, but not in the LEAK state. In this [[flux control efficiency]], CHNOc is the [[reference state]] with stimulated flux; CHNO is the [[background state]] with CHNO substrates, upon which c is added: ''j''cyt ''c'' = (''J''CHNOc-''J''CHNO)/''J''CHNOc.>CHNOc-''J''CHNO)/''J''CHNOc.)
Data recording interval + (The '''data recording interval''' is the t … The '''data recording interval''' is the time interval at which data is sampled with an instrument. In [[DatLab]] the data recording interval is set in the [[O2k control]] window. The system default value is 2 s. A lower data recording interval is selected for kinetic experiments, and when the volume-specific oxygen flux is high (>300 pmol O2·s-1·ml-1). Technically, the O2k instrument (hardware) measures the sensor signal every 10ms (which is NOT the „data recording interval“). By the given data recording interval from DatLab (software) a discrete number of sensor signal points are taken to calculate an average value in the O2k (e.g. a data recording interval of 2 s can take 200 sensor signal points; a data recording interval of 0.5 s can take 50 sensor signal points). This average value is sent to DatLab and is recorded as a raw data point. However, there is a defined threshold: the O2k does not apply more than 200 sensor signal points to calculate the average for the raw data point. For example a data recording interval of 3 s could take 300 sensor signal points but only the 200 most recent sensor signal points are used for averaging.signal points but only the 200 most recent sensor signal points are used for averaging.)
Dicarboxylate carrier + (The '''dicarboxylate carrier''' is a transporter which catalyses the electroneutral exchange of [[malate]]2- (or [[succinate]]2-) for inorganic [[phosphate]], HPO42-.)
Energy charge + (The '''energy charge''' of the adenylate s … The '''energy charge''' of the adenylate system or adenylate energy charge (AEC) has been defined by Atkinson and Walton (1967) as (ATP + ½ ADP)/(AMP + ADP + ATP). Wheather the AEC is a fundamental metabolic control parameter remains a controversial topic.l parameter remains a controversial topic.)
Ergodynamic efficiency + (The '''ergodynamic efficiency''', ''ε'' (c … The '''ergodynamic efficiency''', ''ε'' (compare [[thermodynamic efficiency]]), is a power ratio between the output power and the (negative) input power of an energetically coupled process. Since [[power]] [W] is the product of a [[flow]] and the conjugated thermodynamic [[force]], the ergodynamic efficiency is the product of an output/input flow ratio and the corresponding force ratio. The efficiency is 0.0 in a fully uncoupled system (zero output flow) or at level flow (zero output force). The maximum efficiency of 1.0 can be reached only in a fully (mechanistically) coupled system at the limit of zero flow at ergodynamic equilibrium. The ergodynamic efficiency of coupling between ATP production (DT phosphorylation) and oxygen consumption is the flux ratio of DT phosphorylation flux and oxygen flux (P»/O2 ratio) multiplied by the corresponding force ratio. Compare with the [[OXPHOS-coupling efficiency]].OXPHOS-coupling efficiency]].)
Extinction coefficient + (The '''extinction coefficient''' (''ε'') of a substance is the [[absorbance]] of a 1 µmolar concentration over a 1 cm pathlength and is wavelength-dependent.)
Gain + (The '''gain''' is an amplification factor applied to an input signal to increase the output signal.)
Glutamate-aspartate carrier + (The '''glutamate-aspartate carrier''' cata … The '''glutamate-aspartate carrier''' catalyzes the electrogenic antiport of glutamate- +H+ for aspartate-. It is an important component of the malate-aspartate shuttle in many mitochondria. Due to the symport of glutamate- + +H+, the glutamate-aspartate antiport is not electroneutal and may be impaired by [[uncoupling]]. [[Aminooxyacetate]] is an [[inhibitor]] of the glutamate-aspartate carrier.[[inhibitor]] of the glutamate-aspartate carrier.)
Height of humans + (The '''height of humans''', ''h'', is give … The '''height of humans''', ''h'', is given in SI units in meters [m]. Humans are countable objects, and the symbol and unit of the number of objects is ''N'' [x]. The average height of ''N'' objects is, ''H'' = ''h''/''N'' [m/x], where ''h'' is the heights of all ''N'' objects measured on top of each other. Therefore, the height per human has the unit [m·x-1] (compare [[body mass]] [kg·x-1]). Without further identifyer, ''H'' is considered as the standing height of a human, measured without shoes, hair ornaments and heavy outer garments., measured without shoes, hair ornaments and heavy outer garments.)
Hexokinase + (The '''hexokinase''' catalyzes the phosphorylation of D-glucose at position 6 by ATP to yield D-glucose 6-phosphate as well as the phosphorylation of many other hexoses like D-fructose, D-mannose, D-glucosamine.)
Limiting oxygen pressure + (The '''limiting oxygen pressure''', ''p''& … The '''limiting oxygen pressure''', ''p''l, is defined as the partial oxygen pressure, ''p''O2, below which [[anaerobic]] catabolism is activated to contribute to total ATP generation. The limiting oxygen pressure, ''p''l, may be substantially lower than the '''[[critical oxygen pressure]]''', ''p''c, below which [[aerobic]] catabolism (respiration or oxygen consumption) declines significantly.[[aerobic]] catabolism (respiration or oxygen consumption) declines significantly.)
Membrane-bound ET pathway + (The '''membrane-bound [[electron transfer pathway]] … The '''membrane-bound [[electron transfer pathway]] (mET pathway)''' consists in mitochondria mainly of [[respiratory complexes]] CI, CII, electron transferring flavoprotein complex (CETF), glycerophosphate dehydrogenase complex (CGpDH), and choline dehydrogenase, with [[convergent electron flow]] at the [[Q-junction]] (Coenzyme Q), and the two downstream respiratory complexes connected by cytochrome ''c'', CIII and CIV, with oxygen as the final electron acceptor. The mET-pathway is the terminal (downstream) module of the mitochondrial [[ET pathway]] and can be isolated from the ET-pathway in [[submitochondrial particles]] (SmtP).[[submitochondrial particles]] (SmtP).)
Meter + (The '''meter''', symbol m, is the SI unit … The '''meter''', symbol m, is the SI unit of the SI base quantity [[length]] ''l''. It is defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the speed of light ''c'' in vacuum to be 299 792 458 when expressed in the unit m·s−1, where the second is defined in terms of the caesium frequency Δ''ν''Cs.in terms of the caesium frequency Δ''ν''Cs.)
Mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K+ channel + (The '''mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K+ channel''' (mtKATP or mitoKATP).)

(The '''mitochondrial free radical theory of aging''' goes back to Harman)

Mitochondrial free radical theory of aging + (The '''mitochondrial free radical theory o … The '''mitochondrial free radical theory of aging''' goes back to Harman (1956) and ranks among the most popular theories of aging. It is based on postulates which are not unequivocally supported by observation (Bratic, Larsson 2013):(i) Mitochondrial ROS production increases with age caused by progressive mitochondrial dysfunction;(ii) antioxidat capacity declines with age;(iii) mutations of somatic mtDNA accumulate during aging;(iv) a vicious cycle occurs of increased ROS production caused by mtDNA mutations and degenerated mt-function, and due to ROS-induced ROS production.on, and due to ROS-induced ROS production.)
Mitochondrial inner membrane + (The '''mitochondrial inner membrane''' mtI … The '''mitochondrial inner membrane''' mtIM is the structure harboring the membrane-bound [[electron transfer system]] ETS including the respiratory complexes working as [[hydrogen ion pump]]s, the mt-[[phosphorylation system]] including the hydrogen ion pump [[ATP synthase]], several substrate transporters involved in the [[electron transfer pathway]], and a variety of other ion pumps that carry [[proton]] charge (Ca2+, Mg2+). The [[protonmotive force]] is the electrochemical potential difference across the mtIM generated by the [[hydrogen ion pumps]] of the .[[hydrogen ion pumps]] of the .)
Mitochondrial matrix + (The '''mitochondrial matrix''' (mt-matrix) … The '''mitochondrial matrix''' (mt-matrix) is enclosed by the mt-inner membrane mtIM. The terms mitochondrial matrix space or mitochondrial lumen are used synonymously. The mt-matrix contains the enzymes of the [[tricarboxylic acid cycle]], [[fatty acid oxidation]] and a variety of enzymes that have cytosolic counterparts (e.g. [[glutamate dehydrogenase]], [[malic enzyme]]). Metabolite concentrations, such as the concentrations of fuel substrates, adenylates (ATP, ADP, AMP) and redox systems (NADH), can be very different in the mt-matrix, the mt-intermembrane space, and the cytosol. The finestructure of the gel-like mt-matrix is subject of current research. mt-matrix is subject of current research.)
Mitochondrial membrane potential + (The '''mitochondrial membrane potential''' … The '''mitochondrial membrane potential''' difference, mtMP or Δ''Ψ''p+ = Δel''F''''e''p+, is the electric part of the protonmotive [[force]], Δp = Δm''F''''e''H+.:::: Δel''F''''e''p+ = Δm''F''''e''H+ - Δd''F''''e''H+:::: Δ''Ψ''p+ = Δp - Δ''µ''H+·(''z''H+·''F'')-1Δ''Ψ''p+ is the potential difference across the mitochondrial inner membrane (mtIM), expressed in the electric unit of volt [V]. Electric force of the mitochondrial membrane potential is the electric energy change per ‘motive’ charge or per charge moved across the transmembrane potential difference, with the number of ‘motive’ charges expressed in the unit coulomb [C].t;p+ is the potential difference across the mitochondrial inner membrane (mtIM), expressed in the electric unit of volt [V]. Electric force of the mitochondrial membrane potential is the electric energy change per ‘motive’ charge or per charge moved across the transmembrane potential difference, with the number of ‘motive’ charges expressed in the unit coulomb [C].)
Mitochondrial outer membrane + (The '''mitochondrial outer membrane''' is … The '''mitochondrial outer membrane''' is the incapsulating membrane which is osmotically not active and contains the cytochrome ''b''5 enzyme similar to that found in the endoplasmatic reticulum, the translocases of the outer membrane, monoaminooxidase, the palmitoyl-CoA synthetase and carnytil-CoA transferase 1.lmitoyl-CoA synthetase and carnytil-CoA transferase 1.)
Motive unit + (The '''motive unit''' [MU] is the variable … The '''motive unit''' [MU] is the variable SI unit in which the [[motive entity]] (transformant) of a transformation is expressed, which depends on the energy transformation under study and on the chosen [[format]]. Fundamental MU for electrochemical transformations are:* MU = x, for the particle or molecular format, ''N''* MU = mol, for the chemical or molar format, ''n''* MU = C, for the electrical format, ''e''; For the [[protonmotive force]] the motive entity is the proton with charge number ''z''=1. The protonmotive force is expressed in the electrical or molar format with MU J/C=V or J/mol=Jol, respectively. The conjugated flows, ''I'', are expressed in corresponding electrical or molar formats, C/s = A or mol/s, respectively.The [[charge number]], ''z'', has to be considered in the conversion of motive units (compare Table below), if a change not only of units but a transition between the entity [[elementary charge]] and an entity with charge number different from unity is involved (''e.g.'', O2 with ''z''=4 in a redox reaction). The ratio of elementary charges per reacting O2 molecule (''z''O2=4) is multiplied by the elementary charge (''e'', coulombs per proton), which yields coulombs per O2 [C∙x-1]. This in turn is multiplied with the [[Avogadro constant]], ''N''A (O2 molecules per mole O2 [x∙mol-1]), thus obtaining for ''zeN''A the ratio of elementary charges [C] per amount of O2 [mol-1]. The conversion factor for O2 is 385.94132 C∙mmol-1., thus obtaining for ''zeN''A the ratio of elementary charges [C] per amount of O2 [mol-1]. The conversion factor for O2 is 385.94132 C∙mmol-1.)
Ordinate + (The '''ordinate''' is the vertical axis ''y'' of a rectangular two-dimensional graph with the [[abscissa]] ''x'' as the horizontal axis. Values ''Y'' are placed vertically from the origin. See [[Ordinary Y/X regression |Ordinary ''Y''/''X'' regression]].)
Oxycaloric equivalent + (The '''oxycaloric equivalent''' is the the … The '''oxycaloric equivalent''' is the theoretically derived enthalpy change of the oxidative catabolic reactions per amount of oxygen respired, Deltak''H''O2, ranging from -430 to -480 kJ/mol O2. The oxycaloric equivalent is used in [[indirect calorimetry]] to calculate the theoretically expected metabolic heat flux from the respirometrically measured metabolic oxygen flux. [[Calorespirometric ratio|Calorimetric/respirometric ratios]] (CR ratios; heat/oxygen flux ratios) are experimentally determined by [[calorespirometry]]. A CR ratio more exothermic than the oxycaloric equivalent of -480 kJ/mol indicates the simultaneous involvement of aerobic and anaerobic mechanisms of energy metabolism.ltaneous involvement of aerobic and anaerobic mechanisms of energy metabolism.)
Oxygen signal + (The '''oxygen signal''' of the [[Oroboros O2k]] … The '''oxygen signal''' of the [[Oroboros O2k]] is transmitted from the electrochemical polarographic oxygen sensor ([[OroboPOS]]) for each of the two O2k-chambers to [[DatLab]]. The primary signal is a current [µA] which is converted into a voltage [V] (raw signal), and calibrated in SI units for amount of substance concentration [µmol·L-1 or µM]. For technical reasons, the raw signal is given in [V] (DatLab 7 and previous) or [µA] (DatLab 8). The value of the raw signal is the same, independent of the displayed unit ([V] or [µA]). In the following sections, only [µA] is used for information on the raw signal, but the same values in [V] apply for the raw signal when using DL7 or previous versions.or the raw signal when using DL7 or previous versions.)
Oxygen solubility factor + (The '''oxygen solubility factor''' of the … The '''oxygen solubility factor''' of the incubation medium, ''F''M, expresses the effect of the salt concentration on [[oxygen solubility]] relative to pure water. In mitochondrial respiration medium [[MiR05]], [[MiR05-Kit]] and [[MiR06]], ''F''M is 0.92 (determined at 30 and 37 °C) and in culture media is 0.89 (at 37 °C). ''F''M varies depending on the temperature and composition of the medium. To determine the FM based on the oxygen concentration, specific methods and equipment are needed (see references Rasmussen HN, Rasmussen UF 2003 in [https://wiki.oroboros.at/index.php/MiPNet06.03_POS-calibration-SOP MiPNet06.03]). For other media, ''F''M may be estimated using Table 4 in [https://wiki.oroboros.at/index.php/MiPNet06.03_POS-calibration-SOP MiPNet06.03]. For this purpose KCl based media can be described as "seawater" of varying salinity. The original data on sucrose and KCl-media (Reynafarje et al 1985), however, have been critizesed as artefacts and the ''F''M of 0.92 is suggested in the temperature range of 10 °C to 40 °C as for MiR05.M of 0.92 is suggested in the temperature range of 10 °C to 40 °C as for MiR05.)
Oxygen solubility + (The '''oxygen solubility''', ''S''<sub& … The '''oxygen solubility''', ''S''O2 [µM/kPa] = [(µmol·L-1)/kPa], expresses the oxygen concentration in solution in equilibrium with the [[oxygen pressure]] in a gas phase, as a function of temperature and composition of the solution. The inverse of oxygen solubility is related to the [[activity]] of dissolved oxygen. The oxygen solubility in solution, ''S''O2(aq), depends on temperature and the concentrations of solutes in solution, whereas the dissolved oxygen concentration at equilibrium with air, ''c''O2*(aq), depends on ''S''O2(aq), barometric pressure and temperature. ''S''O2(aq) in pure water is 10.56 µM/kPa at 37 °C and 12.56 µM/kPa at 25 °C. At standard [[barometric pressure]] (100 kPa), ''c''O2*(aq) is 207.3 µM at 37 °C (19.6 kPa partial oxygen pressure) or 254.7 µM at 25 °C (20.3 kPa partial oxygen pressure). In [[MiR05]] and serum, the corresponding saturation concentrations are lower due to the [[oxygen solubility factor]]: 191 and 184 µM at 37 °C or 234 and 227 µM at 25 °C.lubility factor]]: 191 and 184 µM at 37 °C or 234 and 227 µM at 25 °C.)
PH + (The '''pH value''' or pH is the negative o … The '''pH value''' or pH is the negative of the base 10 logarithm of the [[activity]] of [[proton]]s (hydrogen ions, H+). A [[pH electrode]] reports the pH and is sensitive to the activity of H+. In dilute solutions, the hydrogen ion activity is approximately equal to the hydrogen ion [[concentration]]. The symbol pH stems from the term ''potentia hydrogenii''.[[concentration]]. The symbol pH stems from the term ''potentia hydrogenii''.)
Partial oxygen pressure + (The '''partial oxygen pressure''' ''p''< … The '''partial oxygen pressure''' ''p''O2 [kPa] is the contribution of the O2 gas pressure to the total gas pressure. According to the gas law, the partial oxygen pressure is ''p''O2(g) = ''n''O2(g)·''V''·''RT'', where the [[concentration]] is ''c''O2(g) = ''n''O2(g)·''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]. In aqueous solutions at equilibrium with a gas phase, the partial O2 pressures are equal in the aqueous phase (aq) and gas phase (g), ''p''O2(aq) = ''p''O2(g) at total [[pressure]]s where the partial pressure equals the fugacity. The O2 concentration in the aqueous phase, however, is much lower than in the gas phase, due to the low [[oxygen solubility]] in water. The activity of dissolved O2 is expressed by the ''p''O2, where the [[solubility]] can be seen as an activity coefficient.ubility]] can be seen as an activity coefficient.)
Particle charge + (The '''particle charge''' ''QN& … The '''particle charge''' ''QNX'' (''QNX'') or charge per elementary entity is the [[charge]] ''Q''el''X'' [C] carried by ions of type ''X'' divided by the count ''NX'' [x]. The particle charge per proton is the [[elementary charge]] or proton charge ''e''.[[elementary charge]] or proton charge ''e''.)
Pascal + (The '''pascal''' [Pa] is the SI unit for [[pressure]] … The '''pascal''' [Pa] is the SI unit for [[pressure]]. [Pa] = [J·m-3] = [N·m-2] = [m-1·kg·s-2].The standard pressure is 100 kPa = 1 bar (105 Pa; 1 kPa = 1000 Pa). Prior to 1982 the standard pressure has been defined as 101.325 kPa or 1 standard atmosphere (1 atm = 760 mmHg).982 the standard pressure has been defined as 101.325 kPa or 1 standard atmosphere (1 atm = 760 mmHg).)
Phosphate carrier + (The '''phosphate carrier''' (PiC) is a pro … The '''phosphate carrier''' (PiC) is a proton/phosphate symporter which transports negatively charged [[inorganic phosphate]] across the inner mt-membrane. The transport can be described either as symport of H+ with Pi, or antiport of hydroxide anion against Pi. The phosphate carrier is a component of the [[phosphorylation system]].[[phosphorylation system]].)
Primary sample + (The '''primary sample''' or '''specimen''' … The '''primary sample''' or '''specimen''' is a set of one or more parts initially taken from an object. In some countries, the term “specimen” is used instead of primary sample (or a subsample of it), which is the sample prepared for sending to, or as received by, the laboratory and which is intended for examination.ory and which is intended for examination.)
Protonmotive force + (The '''protonmotive force''' ∆m … The '''protonmotive force''' ∆m''F''H+ is known as Δp in Peter Mitchell’s chemiosmotic theory [1], which establishes the link between electric and chemical components of energy transformation and coupling in [[oxidative phosphorylation]]. The unifying concept of the ''pmF'' ranks among the most fundamental theories in biology. As such, it provides the framework for developing a consistent theory and nomenclature for mitochondrial physiology and bioenergetics. The protonmotive force is not a vector force as defined in physics. This conflict is resolved by the generalized formulation of isomorphic, compartmental [[force]]s, ∆tr''F'', in energy (exergy) transformations [2]. Protonmotive means that there is a potential for the movement of protons, and force is a measure of the potential for motion.The ''pmF'' is generated in [[oxidative phosphorylation]] by oxidation of reduced fuel substrates and reduction of O2 to H2O, driving the coupled proton translocation from the mt-matrix space across the mitochondrial inner membrane (mtIM) through the proton pumps of the [[electron transfer pathway]] (ETS), which are known as respiratory Complexes CI, CIII and CIV. ∆m''F''H+ consists of two partial isomorphic forces: (''1'') The chemical part, ∆d''F''H+, relates to the diffusion (d) of uncharged particles and contains the chemical potential difference§ in H+, ∆''µ''H+, which is proportional to the pH difference, ∆pH. (''2'') The electric part, ∆el''F''p+ (corresponding numerically to ∆''Ψ'')§, is the electric potential difference§, which is not specific for H+ and can, therefore, be measured by the distribution of any permeable cation equilibrating between the negative (matrix) and positive (external) compartment. Motion is relative and not absolute (Principle of Galilean Relativity); likewise there is no absolute potential, but isomorphic forces are stoichiometric potential differences§.The total motive force (motive = electric + chemical) is distinguished from the partial components by subscript ‘m’, ∆m''F''H+. Reading this symbol by starting with the proton, it can be seen as ''pmF'', or the subscript m (motive) can be remembered by the name of Mitchell, ∆m''F''H+ = ∆d''F''H+ + ∆el''F''p+With classical symbols, this equation contains the [[Faraday constant]], ''F'', multiplied implicitly by the charge number of the proton (''z''H+ = 1), and has the form [1] ∆p = ∆''µ''H+∙''F''-1 + ∆''Ψ''A partial electric force of 0.2 V in the electrical [[format]], ∆el''F''''e''H+''a'', is 19 kJ∙mol-1 H+''a'' in the molar format, ∆el''F''''n''p+''a''. For 1 unit of ∆pH, the partial chemical force changes by -5.9 kJ∙mol-1 in the molar format, ∆d''F''''n''H+''a'', and by 0.06 V in the electrical format, ∆d''F''''e''H+''a''. Considering a driving force of -470 kJ∙mol-1 O2 for oxidation, the thermodynamic limit of the H+''a''/O2 ratio is reached at a value of 470/19 = 24, compared to the mechanistic stoichiometry of 20 for the [[N-pathway]] with three coupling sites.)
Protonmotive pressure + (The '''protonmotive pressure''', ∆<sub& … The '''protonmotive pressure''', ∆m''Π''H+ or ''pmP'' [kPa], is an extension of Peter Mitchell’s concept of the [[protonmotive force]] ''pmF'', based on Fick’s law of diffusion and Einstein’s diffusion equation, accounting for osmotic pressure (corresponding to the diffusion term in the ''pmF'') and electric pressure (the electric term or membrane potential in the ''pmF''). The linearity of the generalized flow-pressure relationship explains the non-ohmic flow-force dependence in the proton leak rate as a function of membrane potential.The total motive pressure (motive = electric + chemical) is distinguished from the partial components by subscript ‘m’, ∆m''Π''H+, ∆m''Π''H+ = ∆d''Π''H+ + ∆el''Π''p+ub>''Π''H+ = ∆d''Π''H+ + ∆el''Π''p+)
Raw signal of the oxygen sensor + (The '''raw signal''' of the polarographic … The '''raw signal''' of the polarographic oxygen sensor is the [[current]] ''I''el [µA], 1 µA = 10-6 C·s-1, (DatLab 8) or the electric potential difference ([[voltage]]) [V], 1 V = 1 J·C-1, obtained after a current-to-voltage conversion in the O2k (DatLab 7 and previous versions).btained after a current-to-voltage conversion in the O2k (DatLab 7 and previous versions).)
Reference state + (The '''reference state''' Z (reference rat … The '''reference state''' Z (reference rate ''ZX'') is the respiratory state with high flux in relation to the [[background state]] Y with low background flux ''YX''. The transition between the background state and the reference state is a step brought about by a [[metabolic control variable]] ''X''. If ''X'' stimulates flux (ADP, fuel substrate), it is present in the reference state but absent in the background state. If ''X'' is an inhibitor of flux, it is absent in the reference state but present in the background state. The reference state is specific for a single step to define the [[flux control efficiency]]. In contrast, in a sequence of multiple steps, the common reference state is frequently taken as the state with the highest flux in the entire sequence, as used in the definition of the [[flux control ratio]].[[flux control ratio]].)
Respiratory acceptor control ratio + (The '''respiratory acceptor control ratio' … The '''respiratory acceptor control ratio''' (''RCR'') is defined as [[State 3]]/[[State 4]] [1]. If State 3 is measured at saturating [ADP], ''RCR'' is the inverse of the OXPHOS control ratio, ''[[L/P]]'' (when State 3 is equivalent to the OXPHOS state, ''P''). ''RCR'' is directly but non-linearly related to the [[P-L control efficiency |''P-L'' control efficiency]], ''j''''P-L'' = 1-''L/P'', with boundaries from 0.0 to 1.0. In contrast, ''RCR'' ranges from 1.0 to infinity, which needs to be considered when performing statistical analyses. In living cells, the term ''RCR'' has been used for the ratio [[State 3u]]/[[State 4o]], i.e. for the inverse ''[[L/E]]'' ratio [2,3]. Then for conceptual and statistical reasons, ''RCR'' should be replaced by the [[E-L coupling efficiency |''E-L'' coupling efficiency]], 1-''L/E'' [4].[[E-L coupling efficiency |''E-L'' coupling efficiency]], 1-''L/E'' [4].)
Signal-to-noise ratio + (The '''signal to noise ratio''' is the ratio of the power of the signal to that of the noise. For example, in [[fluorimetry]] it would be the ratio of the square of the [[fluorescence]] intensity to the square of the intensity of the background noise.)
Slit width + (The '''slit width''' determines the amount of light entering the [[spectrofluorometer]] or [[spectrophotometer]]. A larger slit reduces the [[signal-to-noise ratio]] but reduces the wavelength [[resolution]].)
Solubility + (The '''solubility''' of a gas, ''S''G, is defined as concentration divided by partial pressure, ''S''G = ''c''G·''p''G-1.)