Gi alpha subunit (or Gi/G0 or Gi protein) is a heterotrimeric G protein subunit which inhibits the production of cAMP from ATP.
ReceptorsThe following G-protein coupled receptors couple to the Gi subunit:
FunctionFurther reading: function of cAMP-dependent protein kinase Gi inhibits the production of cAMP from ATP, which, in turn, results in decreased activity of cAMP-dependent protein kinase. Thus, the ultimate effect of Gi is thus the opposite of cAMP-dependent protein kinase, which can be found at function of cAMP-dependent protein kinase. TypesThere are several types of Gi: Gia1, Gia2, Gia3 and Gia4 Gia1Gia1 or Gi1 is encoded by the gene GNAI1. Gia2Gia2 or Gi2 is encoded by the gene GNAI2. Gia3Gia3 or Gi3 is encoded by the gene GNAI3. See alsoExternal links
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