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Ion channels facilitate the diffusion of ions across cell membranes. There are three main types of channel proteins: porins, aquaporins, and ion channels. Ion channels selectively transport ions like sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium. Ion flow through open channels is rapid, with over a million ions passing per second. Ion channels are selective for specific ions and can open and close via gating in response to stimuli. The selectivity of ion channels is determined by binding sites involving amino ac
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