Human Physiology
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Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
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G-protein coupled receptors with their functions.

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G-proteins are also called as guanine-nucleotide binding proteins. These proteins are classified as a family of proteins that serve as molecular switches within the cells. These participate in the transmission of signals from the outside environment to the interior part of the cell.

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