About this document
G Protein-Coupled Receptors Overview by Marli Correa is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes a research article about G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). It begins by stating that GPCRs constitute the largest superfamily of proteins encoded by the human genome. These membrane proteins share a common structure of seven transmembrane helices and are involved in cellular signal transduction through activation of heterotrimeric G proteins in the intracellular environment. The summary then briefly describes how GPCR activation leads to downstream signaling cascades involved in
- Author
- Marli Correa
- Language
- EN