Mitochondrial Membrane Potential(MMP)
Mitochondria are the main site for ATP production in animal and plant cells, and are important organelles that promote cellular energy conversion and participate in cell apoptosis. Mitochondria store the energy generated during respiratory oxidation in the inner membrane of mitochondria as electrochemical potential energy, causing asymmetric distribution of proton and other ion concentrations on both sides of the inner membrane and forming the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP, Δ PSI m). Normal MMP is a prerequisite for maintaining mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and producing adenosine triphosphate. The stability of MMP is beneficial for maintaining normal physiological functions of cells.