Matrix H2O2 consumers are characterized in rat skeletal muscle mitochondria.
Consumption of H2O2 is respiration-dependent and more rapid than its production.
Consumption relies on the thioredoxin and glutathione-dependent pathways.
Underestimation of up to 80% of matrix-production may occur in H2O2 efflux assay.
The fraction of H2O2 efflux detected is influenced by respiratory substrates.