English Explanatory Dictionary

G protein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a class of proteins, found in cell membranes, that pass signals between hormone receptors and effector enzymes.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

G protein G proteins G-protein

Etymology

From guanine nucleotide-binding protein.

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