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CFTR protein

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A gated ion channel protein that requires ATP binding to allow chloride ion transport across the cell membrane; defects in this protein cause cystic fibrosis.

AP course connection

Topic 2.8: 2.8 Mechanisms of Transport

Unit 2

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