Proton pump

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounAny protein in the membrane of a cell or mitochondrion whose function is to move protons across the membrane and thus establish an electrochemical potential.

Synonyms

proton-pump sodium pump protonophore transhydrogenase symporter proteorhodopsin sodium-potassium pump motor protein antiporter transport protein permease porin

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