Heterotrimeric GTP-Binding Proteins

Synonyms

G-Proteins, Heterotrimeric

GTP-Binding Proteins, Heterotrimeric

Heterotrimeric G Proteins

Heterotrimeric G-Proteins

Heterotrimeric GTP Binding Proteins

GTP-BINDING PROTEINS that contain three non-identical subunits. They are found associated with members of the seven transmembrane domain superfamily of G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS. Upon activation the GTP-BINDING PROTEIN ALPHA SUBUNIT of the complex dissociates leaving a dimer of a GTP-BINDING PROTEIN BETA SUBUNIT bound to a GTP-BINDING PROTEIN GAMMA SUBUNIT.