Background of the antigen
Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as a modulator or transducer in various transmembrane signaling systems. The beta and gamma chains are required for the GTPase activity, for replacement of GDP by GTP, and for G protein-effector interaction. G gamma4 interacts with beta-1 and beta-2, but not with beta-3. It is expressed in brain, kidney, pancreas, skeletal muscle and faintly in cardiac muscle.