Common GPCR Signaling Pathways 2
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What enzyme does Gq activate?
Phospholipase C (PLC).
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What does phospholipase C (PLC) do?
It breaks PIP2 into IP3 and DAG.
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What do IP3 and DAG do?
IP3 releases calcium from the endoplasmic reticulum, and DAG activates protein kinase C (PKC).
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What is the overall purpose of these pathways?
To amplify hormone signals and regulate many processes like metabolism, muscle contraction, and secretion.
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