Membrane Channels & Pumps

Membrane Channels & Pumps are two families of biological membrane proteins which allow the passive and active transport respecitvely of various biological compounds across membrane barriers.

Diagram of an Ion Channel

Articles in Proteopedia concerning Membrane Channels & Pumps include:

• Chloride Ion Channel
• Gramicidin Channel in Lipid Bilayer
• M2 Proton Channel
• Mechanosensitive Channels: Opening & Closing
• Proton Channels

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