Ionophore

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAny substance that can transfer ions from a hydrophilic medium (such as water) to a hydrophobic medium, or across a biological membrane, normally by forming a reversible complex with it; an ion carrier

Synonyms

ionofore ion carrier protonophore anionophore ion channel hemophore transporter metallophore contransporter symporter antiporter active transport

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