antiporter activity

I. Literature review

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Nameantiporter activity
IDGO_0015297
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Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0015300, GO:0099516

Exact synonym

countertransporter activity, exchange transporter activity, solute:solute antiporter activity

Description

Enables the active transport of a solute across a membrane by a mechanism whereby two or more species are transported in opposite directions in a tightly coupled process not directly linked to a form of energy other than chemiosmotic energy. The reaction is: solute A(out) + solute B(in) = solute A(in) + solute B(out).

Related synonym

antiport, solute:solute exchange

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