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Preferred Term:

symporters

Definition:
Membrane transporters that co-transport two or more dissimilar molecules in the same direction across a membrane. Usually the transport of one ion or molecule is against its electrochemical gradient and is "powered" by the movement of another ion or molecule with its electrochemical gradient.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • co-transporters
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/65313
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