ESSENTIAL CELL BIOLOGY-TEXT (PB)
ESSENTIAL CELL BIOLOGY-TEXT (PB)
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Author: ALBERTS
Publisher: NORTON
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To explain: The consequences of a mutation in the α-subunit of G protein which causes the reduction in its affinity for GDP and not GTP.

Introduction: G proteins are of two types: monomeric G proteins and trimeric G proteins. GPCR belongs to the class of trimeric G proteins. It has three subunits α, β and γ. Gα subunit has GTP hydrolysis activity and has the major role after ligand binding. GPCR is the most abundant G protein type receptor in which several ligands like hormones, neurotransmitters and several other proteins bind to. GPCR has a 7 transmembrane domain and belongs to Class Type IV receptors. It is also involved in the signaling of sense organs which includes vision, olfactory, touch, and taste.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The comparison of the Gα-subunit with cholera toxin.

Introduction: G proteins are of two types: monomeric G proteins and trimeric G proteins. GPCR belongs to the class of trimeric G proteins. It has three subunits α, β and γ. Gα subunit has GTP hydrolysis activity and has the major role after ligand binding. GPCR is the most abundant G protein type receptor in which several ligands like hormones, neurotransmitters and several other proteins bind to. GPCR has a 7 transmembrane domain and belongs to Class Type IV receptors. It is also involved in the signaling of sense organs which includes vision, olfactory, touch, and taste.

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