Cell Biology
Transport proteins are specialized proteins that facilitate the movement of ions, small molecules, or larger substances across cellular membranes. These proteins play a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating the internal environment of cells through selective permeability and transport mechanisms. They can function via passive transport, which does not require energy, or active transport, which requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient.
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