channel-forming ionophore activity

Term ID

GO:0022886

Synonyms

• ionophore activity

Definition

Enables transport of a solute across a membrane. This kind of transporter interacts much more weakly with the solute than the carrier does. It is an aqueous pore that extends across the membrane. It may change from closed to open and back. It transports faster than a carrier. It is always passive. 0815340729

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO