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Antiporters

MESHD017920

Membrane transporters that co-transport two or more dissimilar molecules in the opposite 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.

Synonyms

  • Antiporter
  • Anion Exchange Proteins
  • Exchange Proteins, Anion
  • Anion Exchangers (Proteins)
  • Cation Exchange Proteins
  • Exchange Proteins, Cation
  • Cation Exchangers (Proteins)

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:50.894Z