ion channels

Langue: fr

📖 Définitions

Canaux ioniques transmembranaires; canal ionique

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.

💬 Exemples

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

Ces protéines agissent comme des canaux ioniques qui s'ouvrent lorsqu'elles sont exposées à la lumière.
Researchers are studying how mutations in ion channels contribute to neurological disorders.

Les chercheurs étudient comment les mutations des canaux ioniques contribuent aux troubles neurologiques.