Definition for Difference between revisions of "Aquaporin"
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| − | A three-dimensional cell pore that allows water to diffuse through the membrane. | + | A three-dimensional cell pore that allows water to diffuse through the membrane. Aquaporin is a transport protein that functions by forming a channel in the membrane of certain cell types and allows the rapid diffusion of water across the membrane. |
Latest revision as of 17:41, 20 June 2011
A three-dimensional cell pore that allows water to diffuse through the membrane. Aquaporin is a transport protein that functions by forming a channel in the membrane of certain cell types and allows the rapid diffusion of water across the membrane.