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Aquaglyceroporins

Meaning

Aquaglyceroporins are a distinct subset of integral membrane proteins belonging to the aquaporin family, characterized by their unique ability to facilitate the selective, bidirectional transport of both water and small uncharged solutes, most notably glycerol, across cellular lipid bilayers. These channels are crucial for maintaining cellular fluid balance and enabling the efficient movement of metabolic intermediates.