Steps of cGMP production (Figure 1)

  1. G-proteins can be found in the heterotrimeric form, consisting of three subunits (alpha, beta, gamma) but in rod and con cells of the retina it is called TRANSDUCIN
  2. With GDP bound to the alpha subunit, the G protein is inactive
  3. In order to become active, a ligand must activate the 7-TM

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