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electrochemical gradient [i‚lek·trō‚kem·i·kəl ′grād·ē·ənt] (cell and molecular biology) The combined effect of a solute's concentration gradient across a membrane and the electric charge gradient across the membrane (the membrane potential), which drives the solute to cross the membrane. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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ATPase ion transport would affect the [sodium-potassium] electrochemical gradient and conceivably contribute to changes in renal function, vessel wall resistance, or cardiac rhythmogenicity and contractility," the researchers say. |
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