OntologiesgoclassesGO:0005215   
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transporter activity
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0005215

Enables the directed movement of substances (such as macromolecules, small molecules, ions) into, out of or within a cell, accross or in between cells.

Some transporters, such as certain members of the SLC family, are referred to as 'carriers'; however GO uses carrier with a different meaning: a carrier binds to and transports the substance (see molecular carrier activity molecular carrier activity), whereas a transporter forms some pore that allows the passing of molecules.

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Related Synonyms
carrier