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4 things G protein-coupled receptors are involved in
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- Light-detection/visual system (rhodopsin)
- Taste, smell (odorants and pheromones)
- Regulation of cognition, behaviour and mood (in brain bind serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, GABA)
- Autonomic nervous system transmission : responsible for control of BP, HR and digestive processes
2
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what molecule helps exchange GDP for GTP?
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nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs)
3
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what molecule helps hydrolyse GTP back to GDP?
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GTPase activating protein - GAP
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