G- Protein Coupled Receptor Types

The major effector pathway through which GPCRs function are :

i. Adenylyl cyclase: cAMP pathway

ii. Phospholipase C: IP3 DAG pathway

Adenylyl cyclase: cAMP Pathway

Phospholipase C: IP3 DAG pathway

Reference: K.D. Tripathi, "Essential of Medical Pharmacology" , Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Ltd, 6th edition.

Himangi Vig

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)

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