Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
translocator
Noun
/trænsloʊˈkeɪtər/
Definition
A translocator is a device or mechanism used to move or transfer substances, particularly in biological or biochemical contexts.
Examples
- The translocator protein helps shuttle fatty acids into the mitochondria.
- Researchers are investigating the role of translocators in cellular signaling pathways.
- Some translocators are essential for the import of proteins into organelles.
Meaning
In biological systems, a translocator typically facilitates the movement of molecules across membranes, assisting in processes such as transport and metabolism.
Synonyms
- Transporter
- Carrier
- Conveyor
