facilitated diffusion


fa·cil·i·tat·ed trans·port

the protein-mediated transport of a compound across a biomembrane that is not ion-driven; a saturable transport system. Synonym(s): passive transport

facilitated diffusion

Carrier-mediated transport of a non-charged molecule down its chemical gradient via a specific membrane-integrated protein.

facilitated diffusion

The movement of a substance (such as glucose) through a cell membrane along a concentration gradient with the help of membrane proteins acting as carrier molecules.See also: diffusion