G-protein-coupled receptor

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In biology, G-protein-coupled receptors are the "largest family of cell surface receptors involved in signal transduction. They share a common structure and signal through heterotrimeric g-proteins."[1]

Examples include adrenergic receptors, angiotensin receptors, bradykinin receptors, CCR5 receptor (used by HIV to infect cells), and opioid receptors.

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  1. ↑ Anonymous, (2008) G-protein-coupled receptor (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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