Plasma membrane ATPases

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    Abstract

    The plasma membrane separates the cellular contents from the surrounding environment. Nutrients must enter through the plasma membrane in order to reach the cell interior, and toxic metabolites and several ions leave the cell by traveling across the same barrier. Biological pumps in the plasma membrane include ABC transporters, vacuolar (V-type) H+ pumps, and P-type pumps. These pumps all utilize ATP as a fuel for energizing pumping. This review focuses on the physiological roles of plasma membrane P-type pumps, as they represent the major ATP hydrolytic activity in this membrane.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe plant plasma membrane
    EditorsAngus S. Murphy, Burkhard Schulz, Wendy Peer
    Number of pages16
    PublisherSpringer
    Publication date2010
    Pages177-192
    ISBN (Print)978-3-642-13430-2
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-642-13431-9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    SeriesPlant Cell Monographs
    Volume19
    ISSN1861-1370

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