g protein

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Definition of g protein in English English dictionary

Any of a class of proteins, found in cell membranes, that pass signals between hormone receptors and effector enzymes

Related Terms

G proteins

plural form of G protein

G-protein

Alternative spelling of G protein

Hyphenation

g pro·tein

Turkish pronunciation

ci prōtin

Pronunciation

/ˈʤē ˈprōˌtēn/ /ˈʤiː ˈproʊˌtiːn/

Etymology

() *guanine nucleotide binding protein