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Membrane channel



A family of biological membrane proteins which allow the passive movement of ions (ion channels), water (aquaporins) or other solutes to passively pass through the membrane down their electrochemical gradient.

References

Molecular Biology of the Cell 4th ed. Alberts, B.; Johnson, A.; Lewis, J.; Raff, M.; Roberts, K.; Walter, P. New York and London: Garland Science; c2002 See Glossary, under "membrane channels". This book is available online

 
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