Symporters

**Definition:** Membrane transporters that co-transport two or more dissimilar molecules in the same direction across a membrane. Usually the transport of one ion or molecule is against its electrochemical gradient and is powered by the movement of another ion or molecule with its electrochemical gradient.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.450.625 - D12.776.543.585.450.625

**Synonyms:** - Symporter - Co-Transporter - Co-Transporters