GNGT1

Gene Symbol GNGT1
Entrez Gene 2792
Alt Symbol GNG1
Species Human
Gene Type protein-coding
Description guanine nucleotide binding protein (G protein), gamma transducing activity polypeptide 1
Other Description guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(T) subunit gamma-T1|transducin gamma chain
Swissprots Q16026 O43835 A4D1H2 Q08447 Q6LCP6 P63211
Accessions AAB92386 AAB92387 AAD13931 AAS02021 EAL24139 EAW76805 EAW76806 P63211 AF493869 AAM12583 BC029367 AAH29367 CR456912 CAG33193 DQ892560 ABM83486 DQ895775 ABM86701 S62027 AAB26896 NM_021955 NP_068774
Function Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as a modulator or transducer in various transmembrane signaling systems. The beta and gamma chains are required for the GTPase activity, for replacement of GDP by GTP, and for G protein- effector interaction.
Subcellular Location Cell membrane {ECO:0000305}; Lipid-anchor {ECO:0000305}; Cytoplasmic side {ECO:0000305}.
Tissue Specificity Retinal rod outer segment.
Top Pathways Glutamatergic synapse, Dopaminergic synapse, GABAergic synapse, Morphine addiction, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway