Ion Transporters From Basic Properties to Medical Treatment
Ion transporters are membrane proteins that allow the passage of ions or charged small molecules through the lipid membrane. They are present in every cell of every organism. The group of ion transporters comprises different types of ion pumps, ion exchangers, and ion channels. This book focuses mos...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2022
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| Series: | Biochemistry
38 |
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| Online Access: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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| Summary: | Ion transporters are membrane proteins that allow the passage of ions or charged small molecules through the lipid membrane. They are present in every cell of every organism. The group of ion transporters comprises different types of ion pumps, ion exchangers, and ion channels. This book focuses mostly on ion channels, which represent the biggest subset of ion transporters. Ion transporters, especially ion channels, are of imminent interest in the field of life sciences with possible therapeutic outcomes. Each piece of knowledge that can help us understand their role and function is worth noticing. This book provides a comprehensive overview of ion channels, including their diversity and functions in physiology and pathophysiology. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (194 p.) |
| ISBN: | intechopen.95146 9781803555508 9781803555492 9781803555515 |
| Access: | Open Access |