G protein

See also: G-protein

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Etymology

From guanine nucleotide-binding protein.

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Noun

G protein (plural G proteins)

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