ion channels

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📖 Definiciones

Canales iónicos transmembrana; canal iónico

EN: Specialized transmembrane proteins that form pores in cell membranes, allowing specific ions to pass through and thereby regulating electrical signaling and cellular homeostasis.; A class of membrane proteins that facilitate the transport of ions across biological membranes, often gated by voltage, ligands, or mechanical stress.

💬 Ejemplos

These proteins act as ion channels that open when exposed to light.

Estas proteínas actúan como canales iónicos que se abren al exponerse a la luz.
Researchers are studying how mutations in ion channels contribute to neurological disorders.

Los investigadores están estudiando cómo las mutaciones en los canales iónicos contribuyen a los trastornos neurológicos.