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GPCRs: From signal pathways to targeted drug development
7 Mar 2022Many membrane proteins are present on the cell membrane, are responsible for cell protection, internal and external material transportation, and signal transmission. The diversity in the functions of membrane protein has also made it an important target in the field of drug development. In this application note, ACROBiosystems discusses the structure of GPCRs, signaling pathways, and the development pattern of various stages of targeted drugs.
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