Chapter 17.5, Problem 13WDL

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The specific role of the protein kinase enzymes in the signal transduction pathway initiated by water-soluble hormones.

Introduction:

Water-soluble hormones such as proteins and biogenic amines are polar molecules that are incapable to diffuse in the plasma membrane. These molecules use alternative way for the stimulation of a target cell. These molecules cause stimulation, which initiates when the hormone interacts to a receptor present on the plasma membrane. Signal transduction pathway initiates when a water-soluble hormone binds to a receptor on the plasma membrane.