channelrhodopsins

Idioma: pt

📖 Definições

noun
proteínas canais sensíveis à luz

EN: Light-sensitive membrane proteins found in certain microorganisms, such as green algae, that function as ion channels when exposed to light; widely used in optogenetics to control cellular activity.

💬 Exemplos

Researchers utilize channelrhodopsins to precisely activate neurons using blue light.

Os pesquisadores utilizam canalrodopsinas para ativar com precisão os neurônios usando luz azul.