Biophysics
Voltage-gated ion channels are specialized protein structures embedded in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in the electrical voltage across the membrane. These channels are crucial for generating and propagating action potentials in excitable cells, such as neurons and muscle cells, by allowing specific ions to flow in and out of the cell, thus influencing cellular excitability and signaling.
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