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G-protein

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G-pro·tein (jprtn, -t-n)
n.
Any of a class of cell membrane proteins that function as intermediaries between hormone receptors and effector enzymes and enable the cell to regulate its metabolism in response to hormonal changes.

[From GTP-binding regulatory protein.]

G-protein  (jprtn)
Any of a class of cell membrane proteins that function as intermediaries between hormone receptors and enzymes that enable the cell to regulate its metabolism in response to hormonal changes.


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The pathogenetic relevance of the C825T polymorphism relies on the fact that the 825T allele of GNB3 is related to enhanced stimulated G-protein activation in cell lines from hypertensive patients (16, 17).
We are currently investigating the functional link of G-protein activation to regulation of ecdysteroidogenesis.
 
 
 
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