A protonophore, also known as a proton translocator, is an ionophore that allows protons to cross lipid bilayers. This would otherwise not occur as protons have positive charge and hydrophilic properties, making them unable to cross without a channel or transporter. Protonophores are generally aromatic compounds that are both hydrophobic and capab...
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<cell biology> Ionophore that carries protons. Many uncouplers are protonophores. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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Ionophore that carries protons. Many uncoupling agents are protonophores.
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