RGS PROTEINS
\ˌɑːd͡ʒˌiːˈɛs pɹˈə͡ʊtiːnz], \ˌɑːdʒˌiːˈɛs pɹˈəʊtiːnz], \ˌɑː_dʒ_ˌiː__ˈɛ_s p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_iː_n_z]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A large family of evolutionarily conserved proteins that function as negative regulators of HETEROTRIMERIC GTP-BINDING PROTEINS. RGS PROTEINS act by increasing the GTPase activity of the G alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric GTP-binding protein, causing it to revert to its inactive (GDP-bound) form.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Phosphocysteamine
- Proposed as an adjuvant to cancer chemotherapy; may have radiation protective properties.