Recombinant Human GNAS protein (GST tag N-Terminus)
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Recombinant Human GNAS protein (GST tag N-Terminus) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 394 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
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GNAS1, GSP, GNAS, Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(s) subunit alpha isoforms short, Adenylate cyclase-stimulating G alpha protein
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human GNAS protein (GST tag N-Terminus) (AB158540)
ab158540 on a 12.5% SDS-PAGE stained with Coomassie Blue.
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Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
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Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
GNAS protein mediates the action of hormones and neurotransmitters by activating the cyclic AMP (cAMP) signaling pathway. It forms part of the G protein complex specifically the G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) where it acts as the alpha subunit interacting with beta and gamma subunits. This interaction facilitates the conversion of GDP to GTP leading to downstream activation of adenylate cyclase which increases intracellular cAMP levels and triggers various cellular responses.
Pathways
GNAS protein is pivotal in the cAMP signaling pathway and the MAPK/ERK pathway. Within these pathways it works closely with adenylate cyclase enzymes which further influence numerous physiological processes such as metabolism and cell growth. The protein’s activity also interlinks with other G proteins contributing to a wide range of cellular reactions and feedback mechanisms.
Specifications
Form
Liquid
General info
Function
Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) function as transducers in numerous signaling pathways controlled by G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) (PubMed : 12391161, PubMed : 17110384, PubMed : 21488135, PubMed : 26206488, PubMed : 8702665, PubMed : 10200251). The alpha chain contains the guanine nucleotide binding site and alternates between an active, GTP-bound state and an inactive, GDP-bound state (PubMed : 12391161, PubMed : 17110384, PubMed : 10200251). Signaling by an activated GPCR promotes GDP release and GTP binding (PubMed : 12391161, PubMed : 17110384, PubMed : 10200251). The alpha subunit has a low GTPase activity that converts bound GTP to GDP, thereby terminating the signal (PubMed : 12391161, PubMed : 17110384, PubMed : 10200251). Both GDP release and GTP hydrolysis are modulated by numerous regulatory proteins (PubMed : 12391161, PubMed : 17110384, PubMed : 10200251). Signaling involves the activation of adenylyl cyclases, resulting in increased levels of the signaling molecule cAMP (PubMed : 17110384, PubMed : 26206488, PubMed : 26206488, PubMed : 8702665). Functions downstream of beta-adrenergic receptors (PubMed : 21488135). Stimulates the Ras signaling pathway via RAPGEF2 (PubMed : 12391161).
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the G-alpha family. G(s) subfamily.
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