Small g-proteins

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Small G proteins, also known as small GTP-ases, are monomeric GTP-binding proteins with a molecular mass of 20 to 40 kDa. Small G proteins are involved in the regulation of numerous cell functions. Currently, > 100 different small G proteins are known. They are divided into 5 families: Ras, Rho, Rab, Sar1/Arf and Ran. See under G-proteins.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer