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Solute Carrier Transporters

Meaning

Solute Carrier Transporters (SLCs) are a vast superfamily of integral membrane proteins that regulate the movement of diverse essential molecules across cellular and organelle membranes. These transporters facilitate the passage of ions, amino acids, sugars, neurotransmitters, and pharmaceutical compounds without direct ATP consumption, typically relying on electrochemical gradients or facilitated diffusion.