ion channels

Idioma: pt

📖 Definições

Canais iônicos transmembranares; canal iônico

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.

💬 Exemplos

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

Essas proteínas atuam como canais iônicos que se abrem quando expostos à luz.
Researchers are studying how mutations in ion channels contribute to neurological disorders.

Os pesquisadores estão estudando como as mutações nos canais iônicos contribuem para distúrbios neurológicos.