During intense muscle activity inorganic phosphate (Pi) accumulates in the cell. A reduced pH will increase the dipronated form of Pi (H2PO4-), and this has been shown to be particularly effective in inhibiting muscle force development during muscle fatigue.
Cell Physiology Source Book, Edited by Nicholas Sperilakis, Academic Press 1995. pg. 221


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