| Literature DB >> 7822269 |
P B Wedegaertner1, P T Wilson, H R Bourne.
Abstract
G protein alpha subunits and beta gamma dimers are covalently modified by lipids. The emerging picture is one in which attached lipids provide more than just a nonspecific "glue" for sticking G proteins to membranes. We are only beginning to understand how different lipid modifications of different G protein subunits affect specific protein-protein interactions and localization to specific cellular sites. In addition, regulation of these modifications, particularly palmitoylation, can provide new ways to regulate signals transmitted by G proteins.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7822269 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.270.2.503
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Biol Chem ISSN: 0021-9258 Impact factor: 5.157