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Limiting oxygen pressure

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Limiting oxygen pressure

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The limiting oxygen pressure, pl, is defined as the partial oxygen pressure, pO2, below which anaerobic catabolism is activated to contribute to total ATP generation. The limiting oxygen pressure, pl, may be substantially lower than the critical oxygen pressure, pc, below which aerobic catabolism (respiration or oxygen consumption) declines significantly.

Abbreviation: pl

Reference: Gnaiger 1991 Soc Exp Biol Seminar Series

Aerobic and anaerobic from normoxia to anoxia: oxygen availability and metabolic state

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