Meaning & use
Aquaporin
Last updated
A protein found in cell membranes that forms channels allowing water to pass through efficiently.
See it in a sentence
Aquaporins in kidney cells help the body reabsorb water and concentrate urine.
Peter Agre won a Nobel Prize for discovering aquaporin channels in 2003.
A note on using this word
The name combines 'aqua' (water) and 'porin' (a pore-forming protein), reflecting its role as a molecular water channel.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Aquaporin”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.