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What is the role of GDP in the activation of a G protein?
What is the role of GDP in the activation of a G protein?
- GDP is produced as a secondary messenger in the pathway.
- GDP remains bound to the alpha subunit during activation.
- GDP prevents the dissociation of the beta-gamma complex.
- GDP is exchanged for GTP upon receptor activation. (correct)
What occurs to the G protein upon hydrolysis of GTP?
What occurs to the G protein upon hydrolysis of GTP?
- The alpha subunit reassociates with the beta-gamma complex. (correct)
- The alpha subunit dissociates permanently from the beta-gamma complex.
- GTP is stored for future signaling events.
- The alpha subunit activates the beta-gamma complex.
What type of signaling molecules do chemokines belong to?
What type of signaling molecules do chemokines belong to?
- Cytokines (correct)
- Growth factors
- Hormones
- Neurotransmitters
What triggers the conformational change in the G protein during receptor activation?
What triggers the conformational change in the G protein during receptor activation?
Which component of a G protein is responsible for GTP hydrolysis?
Which component of a G protein is responsible for GTP hydrolysis?
What mechanism allows G proteins to deactivate without the involvement of GAP proteins?
What mechanism allows G proteins to deactivate without the involvement of GAP proteins?
How do activated GPCRs typically affect downstream signaling components?
How do activated GPCRs typically affect downstream signaling components?
What is the function of the beta and gamma subunits in an active G protein?
What is the function of the beta and gamma subunits in an active G protein?
Why are GPCRs considered important targets for drug development?
Why are GPCRs considered important targets for drug development?
What occurs to the G protein in its unstimulated state?
What occurs to the G protein in its unstimulated state?
What characterizes Ras as a protein in signaling pathways?
What characterizes Ras as a protein in signaling pathways?
In the context of the Ras signaling pathway, if Protein X is upstream of Ras, what does this imply about Protein Y?
In the context of the Ras signaling pathway, if Protein X is upstream of Ras, what does this imply about Protein Y?
Which method could potentially create an overactive form of Ras?
Which method could potentially create an overactive form of Ras?
Which of the following best describes the function of Ras in cell signaling?
Which of the following best describes the function of Ras in cell signaling?
What characteristic does a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) share with Ras proteins?
What characteristic does a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) share with Ras proteins?
Why are GPCRs significant targets in drug development?
Why are GPCRs significant targets in drug development?
In cell signaling, what role does Protein Y play if it is downstream of Ras?
In cell signaling, what role does Protein Y play if it is downstream of Ras?
How do planaria utilize neoblasts in the context of regeneration?
How do planaria utilize neoblasts in the context of regeneration?
Which of the following best explains the function of a molecular switch like Ras in signal transduction?
Which of the following best explains the function of a molecular switch like Ras in signal transduction?
What is a common feature of signal transduction pathways involving GPCRs?
What is a common feature of signal transduction pathways involving GPCRs?
What role does phosphorylation play in intracellular signaling proteins acting as molecular switches?
What role does phosphorylation play in intracellular signaling proteins acting as molecular switches?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
Which function is associated with membrane-bound, trimeric G-proteins in cell signaling?
Which function is associated with membrane-bound, trimeric G-proteins in cell signaling?
What defines the primary function of cell surface receptors that open in response to extracellular signaling molecules?
What defines the primary function of cell surface receptors that open in response to extracellular signaling molecules?
How are G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) relevant to drug development?
How are G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) relevant to drug development?
In the context of molecular signaling, what is the primary function of GTP-bound monomeric GTPases?
In the context of molecular signaling, what is the primary function of GTP-bound monomeric GTPases?
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the structure of G-protein-coupled receptors?
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the structure of G-protein-coupled receptors?
What is a key mechanism by which signaling pathways can interact with each other?
What is a key mechanism by which signaling pathways can interact with each other?
What key feature distinguishes trimeric G-proteins from monomeric GTPases in cell signaling?
What key feature distinguishes trimeric G-proteins from monomeric GTPases in cell signaling?
What is the primary function of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
What is the primary function of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
Which mechanism primarily determines the inactivation of monomeric GTPases such as Ras?
Which mechanism primarily determines the inactivation of monomeric GTPases such as Ras?
In the context of intracellular signaling pathways, where does Protein X stand in relation to Ras if it activates Ras?
In the context of intracellular signaling pathways, where does Protein X stand in relation to Ras if it activates Ras?
Which statement about GPCRs (G protein-coupled receptors) is correct?
Which statement about GPCRs (G protein-coupled receptors) is correct?
What role does dimerization of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) play in signal transduction?
What role does dimerization of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) play in signal transduction?
How do intracellular signaling proteins integrate multiple signals?
How do intracellular signaling proteins integrate multiple signals?
What is a potential consequence of continuous activation of Ras?
What is a potential consequence of continuous activation of Ras?
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
How can one create an overactive form of Ras?
How can one create an overactive form of Ras?
When a signaling molecule binds to an RTK, what immediate effect occurs?
When a signaling molecule binds to an RTK, what immediate effect occurs?
What is the primary characteristic of Ras as a monomeric GTPase?
What is the primary characteristic of Ras as a monomeric GTPase?
What effect does dimerization have on receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
What effect does dimerization have on receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
Which of the following best describes the position of Protein Y in relation to Ras if Protein X activates Ras?
Which of the following best describes the position of Protein Y in relation to Ras if Protein X activates Ras?
What type of modification can lead to the overactivation of Ras?
What type of modification can lead to the overactivation of Ras?
In a signaling pathway involving Ras, if Protein Y is downstream of Ras, what can be inferred about Protein X?
In a signaling pathway involving Ras, if Protein Y is downstream of Ras, what can be inferred about Protein X?
What type of molecules do receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) primarily bind to initiate their signaling cascade?
What type of molecules do receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) primarily bind to initiate their signaling cascade?
How does the interaction of Protein X with Ras primarily influence signal transduction?
How does the interaction of Protein X with Ras primarily influence signal transduction?
What is a common downstream effect of Ras activation in cell signaling?
What is a common downstream effect of Ras activation in cell signaling?
What is the direct consequence of the phosphorylation of tyrosines on RTKs?
What is the direct consequence of the phosphorylation of tyrosines on RTKs?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for turning off monomeric GTPases like Ras?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for turning off monomeric GTPases like Ras?
In a signaling pathway where Ras is involved, what does Protein X represent if it acts upstream of Ras?
In a signaling pathway where Ras is involved, what does Protein X represent if it acts upstream of Ras?
Which of the following statements about intracellular signaling pathways is true?
Which of the following statements about intracellular signaling pathways is true?
What defines the interaction of Ras with GTP and GDP in terms of its activity?
What defines the interaction of Ras with GTP and GDP in terms of its activity?
In context to cell signaling, what would be a consequence of having an overactive Ras protein?
In context to cell signaling, what would be a consequence of having an overactive Ras protein?
If Protein Y is downstream of Ras in a signaling pathway, what is the likely impact of Ras's overactivation on Protein Y?
If Protein Y is downstream of Ras in a signaling pathway, what is the likely impact of Ras's overactivation on Protein Y?
Which experimental approach could be used to confirm that Protein X is indeed upstream of Ras?
Which experimental approach could be used to confirm that Protein X is indeed upstream of Ras?
How do intracellular signaling proteins assist in the integration of multiple incoming signals?
How do intracellular signaling proteins assist in the integration of multiple incoming signals?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of neoblasts in planarian regeneration?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of neoblasts in planarian regeneration?
What is the role of the signaling molecule in the context of RTK activation?
What is the role of the signaling molecule in the context of RTK activation?
What is the role of phosphorylation in intracellular signaling proteins categorized as molecular switches?
What is the role of phosphorylation in intracellular signaling proteins categorized as molecular switches?
How do trimeric G-proteins become activated?
How do trimeric G-proteins become activated?
Which statement best describes the structure of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
Which statement best describes the structure of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
What defines the role of cell surface receptors that activate membrane-bound trimeric G-proteins?
What defines the role of cell surface receptors that activate membrane-bound trimeric G-proteins?
In what way are G-protein-coupled receptors considered attractive targets for drug development?
In what way are G-protein-coupled receptors considered attractive targets for drug development?
Which characteristic is shared by all GPCRs?
Which characteristic is shared by all GPCRs?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of GPCRs?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of GPCRs?
What is the function of downstream signaling components in the context of activated G-proteins?
What is the function of downstream signaling components in the context of activated G-proteins?
What is the significance of the number of GPCRs present in humans?
What is the significance of the number of GPCRs present in humans?
What feature is key to the function of G-protein-coupled receptors as mediators of cell signaling?
What feature is key to the function of G-protein-coupled receptors as mediators of cell signaling?
What happens to the G protein after the receptor is activated by an extracellular signal?
What happens to the G protein after the receptor is activated by an extracellular signal?
Which statement accurately reflects the process of G protein inactivation?
Which statement accurately reflects the process of G protein inactivation?
What is the consequence of the dissociation of the beta and gamma subunits from the G protein's alpha subunit?
What is the consequence of the dissociation of the beta and gamma subunits from the G protein's alpha subunit?
In which order does G protein signaling occur following receptor activation?
In which order does G protein signaling occur following receptor activation?
What role do chemokines play in relation to GPCR signaling?
What role do chemokines play in relation to GPCR signaling?
What triggers the intrinsic GTPase activity of the G protein's alpha subunit?
What triggers the intrinsic GTPase activity of the G protein's alpha subunit?
Which statement best describes GPCRs in relation to their structural features?
Which statement best describes GPCRs in relation to their structural features?
What is a unique feature of G protein signaling that differentiates it from other signaling pathways?
What is a unique feature of G protein signaling that differentiates it from other signaling pathways?
What occurs immediately following the hydrolysis of GTP by the G protein's alpha subunit?
What occurs immediately following the hydrolysis of GTP by the G protein's alpha subunit?
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Study Notes
G Protein-Coupled Receptors
- Largest family of cell-surface receptors
-
700 GPCRs in humans
- Binds to various extracellular signaling molecules
- Hormones
- Neurotransmitters
- Local mediators
- Involved in a vast array of cellular processes
- Makes them an attractive target for drug development
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1/3 of drugs used today work on GPCRs
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- All have a similar structure
- Pass through the membrane 7 times
G Protein Activation
- G protein is trimeric
- Alpha subunit
- Beta subunit
- Gamma subunit
- In an unstimulated state, both the receptor and G protein are inactive
- Binding of an extracellular signal to the receptor causes conformational change in the receptor
- Alters the conformation of the bound G protein
- Conformational change of the G protein allows it to exchange GDP for GTP
- When bound to GTP, beta and gamma subunits dissociate from the alpha subunit
- Activated alpha subunit and beta-gamma subunit complex activate downstream signaling cascades
G Protein Inactivation
- Alpha subunit has intrinsic GTPase activity
- Hydrolyzes bound GTP to GDP
- GTP hydrolysis occurs within seconds of activation
- After GTP hydrolysis, the alpha subunit reassociates with the beta-gamma subunit complex to reform the inactive G protein
Receptor Tyrosine Kinases
- Largest class of enzyme-coupled receptors
- Cytosolic domain functions as a tyrosine kinase
- Binding of a signaling molecule causes two RTKs to associate into a dimer
- Dimerization brings the kinase domain of one receptor into contact with the other
- Kinase domain of one receptor phosphorylates the kinase domain of the other
- Each phosphorylated tyrosine serves as a docking site for a different intracellular signaling protein
- Helps to relay the signal
Monomeric GTPase Ras Activation by RTKs
- Monomeric GTPase Ras acts as a molecular switch
- Activated by RTKs
- Activated Ras activates downstream signaling pathways
Intracellular Signaling Cascades
- Use a combination of mechanisms to transmit the signal
- Receptors can activate multiple pathways and sometimes use common components to transmit their signals
- Intracellular signaling proteins serve to integrate incoming signals
- Fine-tune a cells response
Planarian Regeneration
- Planaria have the ability to regenerate
- Neoblasts are planarian stem cells critical for regeneration
- How do planaria know what cells to regenerate?
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