proton-pump
Gastric secretion regulator
A proton pump is a protein in cell membranes that moves hydrogen ions across the membrane, creating the acidity needed for various biological processes.
In medicine, the term appears most often in proton-pump inhibitor—a class of drugs that reduce stomach acid production by blocking these pumps, used to treat heartburn, ulcers, and acid reflux.
Digestive organ below chest
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- refluxBackward liquid movement
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
ulcer · peptic · gastritis · esophagus · dyspepsia · indigestion · antacids · gastroesophageal
Simplest atomic element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- phosphorylationPhosphate group attachment process
ATP · cellular · enzyme · transporter · protein · gradient · hydrolysis
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- blockerSomething that obstructs
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
prophylaxis · treatment · prevention · drug · therapy · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage
stomach
Digestive organ below chest
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- refluxBackward liquid movement
heartburn · ulcer · peptic · gastritis · esophagus · dyspepsia · indigestion · antacids · gastroesophageal · Barrett
hydrogen
Simplest atomic element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
phosphorylation · ATP · cellular · enzyme · transporter · protein · gradient · hydrolysis
PPI
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- blockerSomething that obstructs
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- antagonistOne who opposes another
medication · prophylaxis · treatment · prevention · drug · therapy · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · side effects