Continuous exposure of a G,., protein-coupled receptor to its ligand leads to a phenomenon known as desemitization.

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Continuous exposure of a G,., protein-coupled receptor to its ligand leads to a phenomenon known as desemitization. Describe several molecular mechanisms for receptor desensitization. How can a receptor be reset to its original sensitized state? What effect would a mutant receptor lacking serine or threonine phosphorylation sites have on a cell?

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Molecular Cell Biology

ISBN: 978-1429234139

7th edition

Authors: Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh, Angelika Amon, Matthew P. Scott

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