A ligand-gated ion channel is a protein pore in cellular membranes that opens or closes in response to a signaling chemical (its ligand), allowing or blocking the flow of specific ions.
Um canal iônico regulado por ligante é um poro proteico em membranas celulares que se abre ou fecha em resposta a um produto químico sinalizador (seu ligante), permitindo ou bloqueando o fluxo de íons específicos.
| Front | ligand-gated ion channel |
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| Back | A protein pore in cellular membranes that opens or closes in response to a signaling chemical (its ligand), allowing or blocking the flow of specific ions. |
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