Regulation of cell volume is central to homeostasis. It is assumed to begin with the detection
of a change in water potential across the bounding membrane, but it is not clear how this is …

The prime function of aquaporins (AQPs) is generally believed to be that of increasing water
flow rates across membranes by raising their osmotic or hydraulic permeability. In addition …

Cell Science at a Glance 2107 enhanced osmotic compared with diffusional water
permeability, which suggested water movement through a pore-like pathway. The molecular …

The mechanisms and physiological functions of water transport across biological
membranes are subjects of long-standing interest. Recent advances in the molecular …

Aquaporins (AQPs) are a family of small, hydrophobic, integral membrane proteins. In
mammals, they are expressed in many epithelia and endothelia and function as channels …

Aquaporin-1 (AQP1) is a membrane channel that allows rapid water movement driven by a
transmembrane osmotic gradient. It was claimed to have a secondary function as a cyclic …

Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on the novel roles played by aquaporins (AQPs)
as gated ion channels. AQPs are the members of the major intrinsic protein (MIP) gene …

It is well-known that the rapid flow of water into and out of cells is controlled by membrane
proteins called aquaporins (AQPs). However, the mechanisms that allow cells to quickly …

Osmolarity not only plays a key role in cellular homeostasis but also challenges cell survival.
The molecular understanding of osmosis has not yet been completely achieved, and the …

Background Aquaporin (AQP) water channels are best known as passive transporters of
water that are vital for water homeostasis. Scope of review AQP knockout studies in whole …