List of forces and conjugate displacements for different channel types
| Type of channel . | Force . | Displacement . |
|---|---|---|
| Ligand-gated | Chemical potential (μ) | Fraction bound (X) |
| Mechanosensitive | ||
| Volume-regulated | Pressure (P) | Volume (V) |
| Stretch-activated | Surface tension (γ) | Area (A) |
| Elastic | Force (f) | Length (L) |
| Thermosensitive | Temperature (T) | Entropy (S) |
| Voltage-gated | Voltage (V) | Charge (Q) |
| Type of channel . | Force . | Displacement . |
|---|---|---|
| Ligand-gated | Chemical potential (μ) | Fraction bound (X) |
| Mechanosensitive | ||
| Volume-regulated | Pressure (P) | Volume (V) |
| Stretch-activated | Surface tension (γ) | Area (A) |
| Elastic | Force (f) | Length (L) |
| Thermosensitive | Temperature (T) | Entropy (S) |
| Voltage-gated | Voltage (V) | Charge (Q) |