Aquaporins, artwork
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Aquaporins, artwork
Aquaporins. Computer artwork of water molecules (red and white) passing through pores (yellow) in a cell membrane (blue). These pores are proteins known as aquaporins that are embedded in the membrane and regulate the flow of water into and out of the cell
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Media ID 6327455
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Cell Biology Channels Cytological Cytology Filter Flow Flowing Hour Glass Hydrogen Lipid Bilayer Lipids Membrane Molecules Oxygen Phospholipid Phospholipids Pore Pores Protein Channel Proteins Proteomics Regulating Regulation Regulator Bio Chemistry Biochemical Integral Molecular Passing Through Regulators Water Channel
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork by Claus Lunau, titled "Aquaporins" beautifully captures the intricate process of water flow within a cell membrane. The computer-generated illustration showcases red and white water molecules gracefully passing through yellow pores embedded in a vibrant blue cell membrane. Aquaporins, the protein channels responsible for regulating water movement into and out of cells, take center stage in this mesmerizing piece. Acting as biological filters, these integral proteins control the flow of H2O molecules like an hourglass regulator. Their presence ensures that essential oxygen and other biochemicals are efficiently transported across lipid bilayers while maintaining cellular balance. Lunau's artwork not only highlights the molecular beauty of aquaporin proteins but also provides a glimpse into their crucial role in biology. By visualizing these tiny channels, we gain insight into how they facilitate the regulation of water channels within cells. With its fusion of artistry and scientific precision, this print serves as a reminder of the wonders found at the intersection of biochemistry and cytology. It invites us to appreciate both the complexity and elegance inherent in every living organism's fundamental processes.
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