ion channel

English - Turkish

Definition of ion channel in English Turkish dictionary

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) iyon kanalı

Related Terms

ion channels

(Fizik,Tıp,Teknik) iyon kanalları

English - English

Definition of ion channel in English English dictionary

a protein complex or single protein which penetrates a cell membrane and catalyzes the passage of specific ions through that membrane

Ion channels, which facilitate this movement, are protein assemblies that penetrate the membrane and catalyze passage of specific ions such as sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), or calcium (Ca2+) into or out of the cell down the electrochemical gradient.

Related Terms

ion channels

plural form of ion channel May refer to either multiple ion channel classes or to multiple members of a single class

Hyphenation

i·on Chan·nel

Turkish pronunciation

ayın çänıl

Pronunciation

/ˈīən ˈʧanəl/ /ˈaɪən ˈʧænəl/