Programmable Messengers: A New Theory of Hormone Action

Programmable Messengers: A New Theory of Hormone Action

Contributor(s):
Trends in Biochemical Sciences
Rodbell, Martin, 1925-1998
Publication:
Elsevier Trends Journals, November 1985
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
GTP-Binding Proteins
Hormones
Receptors, Cell Surface
Signal Transduction
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this article, Rodbell provided an explication of the multiple actions of a hormone on a target cell. Through their actions, Rodbell noted, any alpha-subunits of GTP-regulatory proteins released can be called "programmable messengers."
Copyright:
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Extent:
4 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584917X48 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
GGAABV
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584917X48
Archival Collection:
The Martin Rodbell Papers (Profiles in Science)