channel activity

I. Literature review

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Namechannel activity
IDGO_0015267
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Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0015249, GO:0015268, GO:0022838

Exact synonym

channel/pore class transporter activity, nonselective channel activity

Description

Enables the energy-independent facilitated diffusion of a solute through a transmembrane aqueous pore or channel. Stereospecificity is not exhibited but this transport may be specific for a particular molecular species or class of molecules.

Related synonym

alpha-type channel activity, channel-forming toxin activity, pore class transporter activity, substrate-specific channel activity

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