The heterotrimeric [corrected] G protein subunit G alpha i is present on mitochondria

FEBS Lett. 2007 Dec 22;581(30):5765-8. doi: 10.1016/j.febslet.2007.11.044. Epub 2007 Nov 26.

Abstract

Receptors that signal through heterotrimeric [corrected] GTP binding (G) proteins mediate the majority of intercellular communication. Recent evidence suggests that receptors acting through G proteins also transfer signals across the nuclear membrane. Here we present cell fractionation and immunolabeling data showing that the heterotrimeric [corrected] G protein subunit Galphai is associated with mitochondria. This finding suggests that G protein receptor signaling may be a feature common to all membranes.

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Cell Line
  • Chemical Fractionation
  • GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gi-Go / metabolism*
  • GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gq-G11 / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Mitochondria / metabolism*
  • Porins / metabolism

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Porins
  • GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gi-Go
  • GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gq-G11