Regulation of G-Protein Signaling by Phosducin-Like Protein

Authors

Steven M. Bray, Brigham Young University
Steven M. Bray, Brigham Young University

Keywords

G-protein, phosducin-like protein, PhLP

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

G-protein signaling is one of the major pathways which cells utilize to transmit messages. The signaling pathway consists of a receptor coupled to a G-protein, which activates secondary messengers. Signaling molecules, such as hormones and neurotransmitters, bind receptors on the cell surface, which in-turn activates G-proteins by dissociating them into a and bg subunits. These subunits bind to other molecules, secondary messengers, which further propagate the signal.

Recommended Citation

Bray, Steven M. and Bray, Steven M. (2013) "Regulation of G-Protein Signaling by Phosducin-Like Protein," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2615.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2615