Gq alpha activates Phospholipase C beta

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-400023
Type
Reaction [binding]
Species
Homo sapiens
Compartment
plasma membrane, cytosol
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Gq alpha activates Phospholipase C beta
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The Gq alpha:GTP complex activates Phospholipase C beta-1 through protein interaction (inferred from homologues in Bos taurus). The activation by Gq alpha is insensitive to pertussis toxin whilst activation of PLC beta by the G beta-gamma complex is sensitive to pertussis toxin.

Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
17900700 G-protein-coupled receptors and islet function-implications for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Winzell, MS, Ahren, B

Pharmacol Ther 2007
1846707 Regulation of polyphosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C activity by purified Gq

Smrcka, AV, Hepler, JR, Brown, KO, Sternweis, PC

Science 1991
11588141 Mechanisms and physiological significance of the cholinergic control of pancreatic beta-cell function

Gilon, P, Henquin, JC

Endocr Rev 2001
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Activation of Phospholipase C beta1 by G(q)alpha:GTP (Mus musculus)
Authored
May, B  (2009-05-28)
Reviewed
Gillespie, ME  (2009-06-02)
Created
May, B  (2009-03-24)