Rates of catalysis by ion channels
| Range | 10^6 to 10^9 Ions transported per second |
|---|---|
| Organism | Generic |
| Reference | Latorre R, Miller C. Conduction and selectivity in potassium channels. J Membr Biol. 1983 71(1-2):11-30. p.11 right column 2nd paragraphPubMed ID6300405 |
| Comments | "...channels are unusual enzymes because of the extremely high absolute rates of catalysis they bring about, 10^6-10^9 ions transported per second, orders of magnitude higher than any other turnover rates known in biochemistry." |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 109162 |