Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781464126109
Author: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr., Lubert Stryer
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 14, Problem 21P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The concentrations of the hormones, yielding 50% of maximal binding is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The first step of hormone’s signaling pathway is binding to a receptor present inside the cell or on the surface of the cell. Stability of the hormone-receptor complex is reflected by the affinity. Higher the affinity, stronger is the relation between the hormone and receptor.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Hormone that shows the highest affinity for receptor is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The first step of hormone’s signaling pathway is binding to a receptor present inside the cell or on the surface of the cell. Stability of the hormone-receptor complex is reflected by the affinity. Higher the affinity, stronger is the relation between the hormone and receptor.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Relation between the binding affinity of the hormone-receptor complex and the ability of the hormone to enhance adenylate cyclase activity should be determined.

The mechanism of action of hormone-receptor complex is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The first step of hormone’s signaling pathway is binding to a receptor present inside the cell or on the surface of the cell. Stability of the hormone-receptor complex is reflected by the affinity. Higher the affinity, stronger is the relation between the hormone and receptor.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Experiments should be determined to check whether a Gas protein is a component of signal-transduction pathways.

Concept introduction:

The first step of hormone’s signaling pathway is binding to a receptor present inside the cell or on the surface of the cell. Stability of the hormone-receptor complex is reflected by the affinity. Higher the affinity, stronger is the relation between the hormone and receptor.

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