H+-ATPase
[ˈeɪtʃ plʌs ˈeɪ tiː piː eɪs]
nounfemininepl: H+-ATPases
H+-ATPase ou bomba de prótons
1. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP to pump hydrogen ions (H+) across a cell membrane, creating an electrochemical gradient
The H+-ATPase in mitochondrial membranes is essential for energy production in cells.
A H+-ATPase nas membranas mitocondriais é essencial para a produção de energia nas células.
2. A proton pump found in vacuoles, lysosomes, and other organelles that maintains pH gradients
Vacuolar H+-ATPase helps maintain the acidic environment necessary for enzyme function.
A H+-ATPase vacuolar ajuda a manter o ambiente ácido necessário para a função das enzimas.
3. An integral membrane protein complex that uses ATP hydrolysis energy to transport protons against their concentration gradient
H+-ATPase dysfunction can lead to various cellular pathologies and diseases.
A disfunção da H+-ATPase pode levar a várias patologias e doenças celulares.
This is specialized scientific terminology used primarily in academic, medical, and research contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is not part of everyday language and is specific to fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and medicine. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese scientific literature, reflecting the international nature of scientific nomenclature.
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