A protonophore, also known as a proton translocator, is an ionophore that moves protons across lipid bilayers or other type of membranes. This would otherwise not occur as protons (H+) have positive charge and have hydrophilic properties, making them unable to cross without a channel or transporter.
A protonophore, also known as a proton translocator, is an ionophore that moves protons across lipid bilayers or other type of membranes. This would otherwise not occur as protons (H+) have positive charge and have hydrophilic properties, making them unable to cross without a channel or transporter.
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