ionophores

[US]/ˈaɪəˌnəʊfɔː/
[UK]/ˈaɪəˌnoʊfɔr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a substance that facilitates the transport of ions across a lipid membrane

Phrases & Collocations

ionophore antibiotic

ionophore transport

ionophore activity

ionophore effects

ionophore compounds

ionophore mechanism

ionophore drugs

ionophore resistance

ionophore usage

ionophore toxicity

Example Sentences

the ionophore enhances the transport of ions across the cell membrane.

researchers discovered a new ionophore that improves antibiotic efficacy.

ionophores are often used in veterinary medicine to promote growth in livestock.

some ionophores can be toxic at high concentrations.

the mechanism of action of the ionophore is still under investigation.

ionophores can be used to study cellular ion homeostasis.

some ionophores selectively transport potassium ions over sodium ions.

ionophores are important tools in pharmacology and biochemistry.

the use of ionophores in research has expanded in recent years.

scientists are exploring ionophores as potential drug delivery systems.

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