high-affinity zinc transmembrane transporter activity

Term ID

GO:0000006

Synonyms

• high affinity zinc uptake transmembrane transporter activity
• high-affinity zinc uptake transmembrane transporter activity

Definition

Enables the transfer of zinc ions (Zn2+) from one side of a membrane to the other, probably powered by proton motive force. In high-affinity transport the transporter is able to bind the solute even if it is only present at very low concentrations.

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO