Channel Proteins (IMAGE) University of Basel Caption Natural channel proteins move sideways in a thick artificial membrane that condenses around the channel proteins. Credit (Image: Reprinted with permission from ACS) Usage Restrictions Give adequate attribution to the original author 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.