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ion channel

ion channel An ion channel is a pore in a cell membrane that lets ions pass through the membrane along their electrochemical gradient.

An ion channel is a pore in a cell membrane that lets ions pass through the membrane along their electrochemical gradient. These channels usually prefer certain ions and may be always open or open in response to voltage or chemical signals.