2021-02-27 19:59 Transporters are a group of specialized membrane proteins that power the translocation of numerous substances, including essential nutrients, ions, neurotransmitters, cellular waste and environmental toxins, across the cellular membrane. Many transporters have emerged as therapeutic targets for diseases such as depression, schizophrenia, cancer, and diabetes. Therefore, transporter screening for therapeutically effective and safe compounds has become very important in the discovery and development of transporter-targeted drugs.