Active transport of drugs

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000194",
  "term": "Active transport of drugs",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The movement of drug molecules across a biological membrane against their concentration gradient, requiring energy expenditure by the cell. This process involves specific carrier proteins that bind to the drug and facilitate its translocation. Active transport systems are saturable and can be inhibited by other substances competing for the same carrier.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 973 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/active-transport-of-drugs/"
}