The action of the Ligand-gated channel can be compared to how an enzyme works in that both require chemical transmitters to activate and are substance-specific.
A Ligand-gated channel is a form of transmembrane transporters that allow ions to pass from one side to the other. Some of its characteristics include:
- Contains a pore
- Controlled flow
- Ion specific
- Passive transport
In order for the ion to pass through the Ligand-gated channel and cross the membrane, it requires a chemical messenger to activate.
Enzymes are chemical catalysts that speed up chemical reactions for specific substances known as substrates. Some Enzymes require another substance to bind to the activation zone in order to function. This functionality can be compared to Ligand-gated channels in that both are substrate-specific and require another substance to activate them.
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