voltage-activated channel

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14201
Ion channel that is specifically activated, or gated, by the surrounding potential difference across the cell membrane near the channel (or near the cell, neuron, or synapse).
Source:
PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. (Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)) on page 1156 [Terms] [Paper]