channel activator activity [GO_0099103]
Direct interaction with a channel (binding or modification), resulting in its opening. A channel catalyzes energy-independent facilitated diffusion, mediated by passage of a solute through a transmembrane aqueous pore or channel.
channel activator activity
ID: GO_0099103
Class
Direct interaction with a channel (binding or modification), resulting in its opening. A channel catalyzes energy-independent facilitated diffusion, mediated by passage of a solute through a transmembrane aqueous pore or channel.
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Relationships
- positively regulates: channel activity
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| channel gating activity | exact synonym |
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