Arrestins
| Definition: |
Regulatory proteins that down-regulate phosphorylated G-protein membrane receptors, including rod and cone photoreceptors and adrenergic receptors. |
| Notes: |
regulatory proteins; do not confuse with ARRESTIN |
| Previously Indexed: |
Antigens (1992-1996),Eye Proteins (1992-1996) |
Arrestins Categories.
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Arrestin - A 48-Kd protein of the outer segment of the retinal rods and a component of the phototransduction cascade. Arrestin quenches G-protein activation by binding to phosphorylated photolyzed rhodopsin. Arrestin causes experimental autoimmune uveitis when injected into laboratory animals. |
Arrestins Definitions and Terms
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