guanosine
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of guanosine
Example Sentences
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When a hormone binds to the receptor, the G-protein is activated by binding guanosine triphosphate, or GTP, in place of GDP.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
When a hormone is not bound to the receptor, the G-protein is inactive and is bound to guanosine diphosphate, or GDP.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Among other roles, LRRK2 modifies a suite of proteins called Rab guanosine triphosphates, which act like air traffic controllers, orchestrating the flow of proteins in and out of cells.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 7, 2022
Studies of the gene-edited mice showed their TLR7 protein is activated simply by encountering the molecule guanosine, which is present in the DNA and RNA of healthy human cells, her team reports today.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 27, 2022
How do spermidine, guanosine monophosphate and inosine monophosphate induce responses in macrophages, and why do the three metabolites work only when given together?
From Nature ● Mar. 17, 2020
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