Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

channel activator activity

Term ID
GO:0099103
Synonyms
  • channel gating activity
Definition
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.
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
positively regulates
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes