Gα subunit

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:activatedBy gptkb:G_protein-coupled_receptor_(GPCR)
gptkbp:amendedBy gptkb:adenylate_cyclase
gptkb:phospholipase_C
ion channels
phosphodiesterases
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1970s
gptkbp:dissociatesFrom Gβγ dimer upon activation
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:GNA_genes
gptkbp:function hydrolyzes GTP
binds guanine nucleotides (GDP and GTP)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gα subunit
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:Gβγ_dimer
gptkbp:involvedIn signal transduction
gptkbp:location cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane
gptkbp:partOf heterotrimeric G protein
gptkbp:regulates second messenger systems
gptkbp:returnsToInactiveStateBy hydrolyzing GTP to GDP
gptkbp:significance mutations can cause disease
target for drug development
gptkbp:structure contains helical domain
contains GTPase domain
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Gα12/13
gptkb:Gαq
Gαi
Gαs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:G_protein-coupled_receptor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5