Ionophore

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006140",
  "term": "Ionophore",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A lipid-soluble molecule that facilitates the transport of ions across a lipid membrane. Ionophores bind to specific ions, shielding their charge and allowing them to pass through the hydrophobic interior of the membrane. They are classified as either mobile carriers, which diffuse across the membrane, or channel formers, which create a pore for ions to pass through.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "organelles"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1251. 'Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1280 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769061251)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ionophore/"
}