guanine nucleotide binding protein (G protein), q polypeptide
Synonyms
G alpha q
g-alpha-q
Biotype
gene
Automated Description
Predicted to enable several functions, including G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding activity; GTP binding activity; and GTPase activity. Predicted to act upstream of or within G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway; entrainment of circadian clock; and phototransduction, visible light. Predicted to be located in membrane and photoreceptor outer segment. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Sturge-Weber syndrome; congestive heart failure; and familial multiple nevi flammei. Orthologous to human GNAQ (G protein subunit alpha q).
XBXL Description
G protein subunit Galphaq/Galphay, small G protein superfamily