facilitated transport


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fa·cil·i·tat·ed trans·port

the protein-mediated transport of a compound across a biomembrane that is not ion-driven; a saturable transport system.
Synonym(s): passive transport
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facilitated transport

any carrier-mediated transport (see CARRIER MOLECULE in a membrane where diffusion is aided by the molecule to enhance the mobility of the diffusing substance, but in which there is no ACTIVE TRANSPORT or energy expenditure by the cell.
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Mathematical modelling of C[O.sub.2] facilitated transport through liquid membranes containing amines as carrier

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