Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The role of the first messenger in a G-protein-coupled receptor-controlled pathway.

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G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) are composed of a very large family of proteins. The molecules present outside the cell are detected by these proteins only. The G-protein coupled-receptor-controlled pathway comprises a cascade of reactions involving various primary and secondary messengers. These messengers help in the activation of signal transduction pathways and ultimately complete the cellular responses.

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