Definition of transmembrane in English:
transmembrane
adjectiveˌtranzˈmɛmbreɪntrɑːnz--ns-transˈmemˌbrān
Biology Existing or occurring across a cell membrane.
transmembrane conductance
Example sentencesExamples
- Ion channels are transmembrane proteins that regulate ionic permeability in cell membranes.
- The dye has already proven successful for live cell measurements of transmembrane potential.
- Cells can be damaged from cell heating, transmembrane loading, and electrochemical effects.
- Membrane proteins consist of transmembrane proteins and anchored membrane proteins.
- It is important for cell surface recognition and transmembrane signaling during T-cell activation.
- These transmembrane molecules link the cell to laminins and collagen in the basal lamina.