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<StructureSection load='3e83' size='350' side='right' caption='Cartoon model of the NaK Channel scene='60/604488/3d_structure_of_nak_channel/2'>'''Introduction''' | <StructureSection load='3e83' size='350' side='right' caption='Cartoon model of the NaK Channel scene='60/604488/3d_structure_of_nak_channel/2'>'''Introduction''' | ||
Ion channels are '''transmembrane proteins''' which allow ions to pass through biological membranes. | Ion channels are '''transmembrane proteins''' which allow ions to pass through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_membrane biological membranes]. | ||
Some of these channels are very selective, others have a low level of selectivity. The NaK channel is a | Some of these channels are very selective, others have a low level of selectivity. The NaK channel is a | ||
'''non-selective''' one : It conduits cations more than anions but it let pass several cations : Na+, K+, Rb+, and Ca2+ <ref> PMC3183810 </ref> | '''non-selective''' one : It conduits cations more than anions but it let pass several cations : Na+, K+, Rb+, and Ca2+ <ref> PMC3183810 </ref> | ||
