THE CELL
CELL COMMUNICATION
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A major group of G protein-linked receptors contain seven transmembrane alpha helices. The amino end of the protein lies at the exterior of the plasma membrane. Loops of amino acids connect the helices either at the exterior face or on the cytosol face of the membrane. The loop on the cytosol side between helices 5 and 6 is usually substantially longer than the others. Where would you expect to find the carboxyl end?
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at the exterior surface
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at the cytosol surface
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -G protein-coupled receptors, or GPCRs, also known as 7-Transmembrane receptors (7-TM receptors), are integral membrane proteins that contain seven membrane-spanning helices. As the name suggests they are coupled to heterotrimeric G proteins on the intracellular side of the membrane.
Detailed explanation-2: -GPCRs possess seven transmembrane helices that traverse the membrane as illustrated in Figure 1.
Detailed explanation-3: -The putative seven-transmembrane (TM) domains have been the structural hallmark for the superfamily of heterotrimeric G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that regulate a variety of cellular functions by mediating a large number of extracellular signals.
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