G Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)
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What is the main function of G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)?

  • To act as molecular switches
  • To activate adenylyl cyclase
  • To bind to a wide array of molecules (correct)
  • To catalyze the formation of cyclic AMP from ATP

    • How are G proteins activated by GPCRs?

  • Ligand binding changes the confirmation of the receptor, leading to activation of the GPCR (correct)
  • Adenylyl cyclase catalyzes the formation of cyclic AMP from ATP
  • The alpha subunit dissociates from the beta and gamma subunits, initiating different signaling pathways
  • GTP is removed from the alpha subunit of the G protein, causing activation of the G protein

    • Which subunits are present in trimeric G proteins?

  • Omega, pi, and rho
  • Delta, epsilon, and zeta
  • Alpha, beta, and gamma (correct)
  • Mu, nu, and xi

    • What is the main function of adenylyl cyclase in the context of G protein activation?

    <p>To catalyze the formation of cyclic AMP from ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the alpha and gamma subunits of trimeric G proteins anchor?

    <p>Into the leaflet of the lipid bilayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cAMP in G protein signaling?

    <p>To act as a secondary messenger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes activation of G proteins in the context of GPCR signaling?

    <p>GDP is removed from the alpha subunit and replaced by GTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme converts GTP to cGMP as a secondary messenger?

    <p>Phosphodiesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule is formed when cAMP is further hydrolysed by cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase?

    <p>Monomeric AMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which G protein family stimulates adenylate cyclase?

    <p>Gs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activates the Gq/11 family of G proteins?

    <p>Phospholipase C beta (PLCb)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of calmodulin when activated by Ca2+?

    <p>Modulates activity of different proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of phosphodiesterase when activated by light in the vision process?

    <p>Converts cGMP to GMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the vision process, what happens when cGMP levels decrease?

    <p>Sodium channels close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an influx of ions across the membrane affect the membrane potential?

    <p>Increases the membrane potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)?

    <p>Activation of downstream signaling pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are G proteins activated by GPCR's?

    <p>Binding of GTP to the alpha subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of adenylyl cyclase in G protein activation?

    <p>Formation of cyclic AMP from GTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an active GPCR affect G proteins?

    <p>Induces dissociation of beta subunit from the alpha subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of trimeric G proteins?

    <p>Anchoring of alpha and beta subunits in the lipid bilayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the alpha and gamma subunits of trimeric G proteins anchored?

    <p>Into the leaflet of the lipid bilayer by lipid modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) in G protein signaling?

    <p>Replaces GDP with GTP for G protein activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cAMP influence gene expression?

    <p>By phosphorylating their targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate (IP3) as second messengers?

    <p>Both activate protein kinase C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do G proteins control channel opening?

    <p>By directly binding to the channel and modulating activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when cGMP levels decrease in the vision process?

    <p>PDE counter reacts and converts cGMP to GMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Gq/11 family of G proteins?

    <p>Stimulates phospholipase C beta (PLCb)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an influx of ions across the membrane affect the membrane potential?

    <p>Depolarizes the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase in the context of cAMP signaling?

    <p>Hydrolyses cAMP into monomeric AMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    G Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)

    • GPCRs are a large family of transmembrane receptors that sense molecules outside the cell and activate intracellular signaling pathways
    • The main function of GPCRs is to transmit signals from outside the cell to the inside, leading to various cellular responses

    G Protein Activation

    • G proteins are activated by GPCRs through a conformational change in the receptor, allowing the G protein to bind to the receptor
    • Activation of G proteins by GPCRs leads to the exchange of GDP for GTP, causing the G protein to dissociate from the receptor

    Trimeric G Proteins

    • Trimeric G proteins consist of three subunits: alpha, beta, and gamma
    • The alpha subunit binds to GTP, while the beta and gamma subunits are involved in anchoring the G protein to the plasma membrane
    • The alpha and gamma subunits of trimeric G proteins anchor to the plasma membrane through lipid modifications

    Adenylyl Cyclase and cAMP Signaling

    • Adenylyl cyclase is an enzyme that converts ATP to cAMP, a secondary messenger, in response to G protein activation
    • cAMP plays a key role in G protein signaling, influencing gene expression, ion channel opening, and other cellular responses
    • cAMP is further hydrolyzed by cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase to form 5'-AMP

    G Protein Families and Signaling

    • The Gs family of G proteins stimulates adenylate cyclase, leading to an increase in cAMP levels
    • The Gq/11 family of G proteins activates phospholipase C, leading to the formation of diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate (IP3) as second messengers
    • The Gi family of G proteins inhibits adenylate cyclase, leading to a decrease in cAMP levels
    • Guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) facilitates the exchange of GDP for GTP, activating the G protein

    G Protein Signaling and Channels

    • G proteins control channel opening by interacting with and modifying the channel proteins
    • An influx of ions across the membrane affects the membrane potential, leading to changes in cellular responses

    Vision Process

    • In the vision process, cGMP is converted from GTP by the enzyme guanylyl cyclase
    • cGMP levels decrease in response to light, leading to the closure of ion channels and hyperpolarization of the membrane
    • Phosphodiesterase, activated by light, breaks down cGMP, leading to a decrease in cGMP levels

    Calmodulin and Phosphodiesterase

    • Calmodulin, when activated by Ca2+, activates enzymes involved in the signaling cascade
    • Phosphodiesterase, activated by light, breaks down cGMP, leading to a decrease in cGMP levels

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