Schematic Opening and Closing Mechanisms (IMAGE) University of Vienna Caption This is a schematic description of the opening and closing mechanisms of an ion channel. Credit Copyright: Anna Stary-Weinzinger Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.