aquaporin

British

/ ˌækwəˈpɔːrɪn /

noun

any one of a group of proteins in cell membranes that allow the passage of water across the membrane

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“And this was associated with other cellular players that the field has shown are important for glymphatic clearance including recruiting those aquaporin water channels.”

From Salon ● Feb. 29, 2024

If aquaporin water channels are present, water will be osmotically pulled from the collecting duct into the surrounding interstitial space and into the peritubular capillaries.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

When stimulated by ADH, aquaporin channels are inserted into the apical membrane of principal cells, which line the collecting ducts.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

If less ADH is secreted, fewer aquaporin channels are inserted and less water is recovered, resulting in dilute urine.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

As noted before, water moves through channels created by the aquaporin proteins.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

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